Speech Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC)

Lifepoint Health • Warwick, RI

2h • $38 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide care across the Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) and Med/Surg units at Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island. The role is cross-trained to support patient needs in both settings. Inpatient Rehabilitation at Kent Hospital provides individualized, patient- and family-focused treatment and education to help patients regain function and prepare for independent living.

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders to support recovery, functional communication, and safe swallowing. The role includes comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment planning and implementation, patient and family education, progress documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination of treatment and discharge goals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current or eligible to obtain state Speech-Language Pathologist licensure.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through ASHA.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an acute or rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Treat patients to support recovery, functional communication, and safe swallowing.
• Provide care across the Acute Rehabilitation Unit and Med/Surg units.
• Complete comprehensive evaluations and develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families.
• Document patient progress.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment and discharge goals.

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.
• Mental, physical, and financial 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