Speech Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a PRN role in the Georgia area. You will provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities for adults and seniors.

Join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care within a diverse healthcare network. You will coordinate with supervisors, document progress, and support scheduling while adhering to regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program or equivalent ASHA requirements.
• Meet the education and experience requirements for CCC in SLP or Audiology per ASHA.
• Minimum six months of adult/geriatric speech-language pathology experience.
• Current and unrestricted SLP license in the state where services are rendered.
• 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 post charges.
• Document patient care per regulatory, licensing and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct patient’s family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

ASHA CCC eligibility/certification

Job description

Your experience matters

Facility Name: Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute

Schedule: PRN

Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute 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 Language Pathologist (SLP)- PRN 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.

How you'll contribute

• Play 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


• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records


• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements


• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs


• 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:

• 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

• 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


• 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

\"Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jacksonville Rehabilitation Hospital is 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.