Speech Pathologist (SLP)

Lifepoint Health; Lake Jackson (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist at St. Luke's Health-Brazosport Hospital in Brazoria County, TX. This PRN position focuses on maximizing patients' speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within a collaborative team.

The role requires a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA eligibility or certification, a current SLP license in Texas, and CPR certification. Prior geriatric experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology (accredited by Education Standards Board or ASHA-aligned).
• Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology per ASHA is preferred.
• Current and unrestricted SLP license in the state of service.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
• Communicate patient progress to supervisor and team; assist with scheduling and documentation.
• Document patient care per regulatory and payer requirements.
• Instruct family or nursing staff on follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe, clean condition.
• Adhere to company policies, professional standards, and state/federal laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

ASHA certification

CPR certification

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification eligibility

Job description

Facility Name: St. Luke's Health-Brazosport Hospital

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Speech Therapist (SLP) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who excels in this role:

• Plays an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
• Communicates patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Documents patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Instructs patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Maintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handles job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - withmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should be a graduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements . Additional requirements include:

• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
• Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population
• Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills

EEOC Statement

"St. Luke's Health-Brazosport Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Luke's Health-Brazosport Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.