Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Lifepoint Health • Sugar Land, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) joining our team at Kindred Hospital - Sugar Land, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Kindred Hospital - Sugar Land is a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) designed for patients who are chronically or critically ill and need extended hospital stays—especially those recovering from conditions like respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, or complex wounds. The hospital offers advanced medical care, including hospital-level treatment for patients requiring ventilators, dialysis, IV therapy, or intensive wound care, and is Joint Commission Accredited with disease-specific certifications in Respiratory Failure and Sepsis. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology Required
• Licensed Speech Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs.
• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level