Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Long Term Acute Care

Lifepoint Health • Louisville, KY

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in a long-term acute care hospital. The role focuses on swallowing and speech-language therapy needs, assessment and documentation, development of appropriate plans of care with patients and families, education and counseling, and discharge planning. The SLP also supervises clinical fellows, students, and support personnel.

The position is full-time, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with holiday coverage. Kindred Hospital Louisville is a 123-bed long-term acute care hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, and is part of Lifepoint Health.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensed Speech Therapist.
• Current licensure with the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing, speech-language, and therapy needs.
• Perform and document initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
• Design and implement an appropriate plan of care based on identified problems, involving the patient and family.
• Educate and counsel patients and families about treatment plans and progress.
• Plan or assist with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Supervise clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time