Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Acute Care Rehabilitation | $83.2K–$114K
About The Position
Heartline Staffing is recruiting a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist for an established 159-bed acute-care hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. The role provides individualized speech-language pathology services to patients from Ada and surrounding communities, helping them improve communication, swallow safely, and achieve meaningful functional outcomes. The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. The clinician conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized plans of care, provides evidence-based interventions, monitors patient progress, and documents clinical outcomes. The role also involves communication and collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals; patient and family education and counseling; discharge planning and care coordination; and supervision of clinical fellows, students, and support personnel in accordance with professional standards. This is an on-site position in an acute-care hospital, with no travel required. The employer describes opportunities for professional development and career advancement and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Annual salary is $83,200–$114,000.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current Speech-Language Pathology licensure through the applicable state Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
- Ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
- Ability to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Ability to develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
- Ability to document patient progress and communicate clinical findings.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Previous experience in an acute-care hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Conduct comprehensive speech-language pathology assessments.
- Develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs and clinical findings.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
- Document assessments, treatment interventions, and clinical outcomes.
- Communicate patient progress and recommendations to the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Provide patient and family education and counseling.
- Participate in discharge planning and care coordination.
- Supervise clinical fellows, students, and support personnel in accordance with professional standards.
- Maintain compliance with applicable clinical and professional standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid family leave and paid time off.
- Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications.
- Loan assistance programs.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employee wellness programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health.
- Wellness resources including gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discount programs.
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
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Job Type
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