Speech Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Lifepoint Health; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance and loan assistance

401(k) retirement package and company

Free gym memberships

Virtual care

Mental health services

Discount programs

Ongoing learning and career growth

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a PRN assignment. You will provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities in adult and geriatric patients, delivering compassionate, evidenced-based care.

Collaborate with the care team, document progress, educate families, and ensure compliance with regulations while assisting with scheduling and billing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Eligibility for ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) and licensure in the state.
• Minimum six months experience with adult and geriatric populations.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
• Communicate progress to supervisor and document scheduling and billing.
• Document patient care per regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (accredited)

ASHA CCC or eligible

Job description

Facility Name: Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

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

ASpeech-Language Pathologistwho excels in this role:

• 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.