Speech Pathologist (SLP)

Lifepoint Health®; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist at Texas Rehabilitation of Plano, a brand-new facility set to open in 2026. The role involves patient assessments, care planning, and compliance with safety standards to ensure optimal rehabilitation outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's and Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, possess ASHA qualification, and have a current CPR card. Comprehensive benefits including medical, educational assistance, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's and Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology or related field.
• Possess or eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
• Provides care in accordance with physician's orders.
• Plans for patient discharge and communicates effectively with healthcare team.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's and Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Schedule

Full Time

Overview

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano 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.

About Our Team

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is a brand‑new 40‑bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in 2026. We offer high‑quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence‑based, transformational care for a broad range of rehabilitation concerns in a compassionate, comfortable environment.

How You’ll Contribute

• Performs patient assessment.
• Establishes a plan of care.
• Provides care in accordance with physician's orders and established plan of care.
• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
• Plans for patient discharge. Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other, and members of the healthcare team to achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum benefits of care.
• Participates in performance improvement and program development activities.
• Provides input into the budgetary planning process; contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.
• Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
• Utilizes appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Coordinates and supervises appropriate levels of staff including interns, students, and volunteers.
• Participates in and contributes to quality improvement processes for the department and the institution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial protection and PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial and 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.
• Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's and Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders, or similarly titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association.
• License: Possess or eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow (CFY). Licensed or eligible for licensure in state.
• Additional requirements: Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.

EEOC Statement

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.