Speech Pathologist, SLP, PRN

Lifepoint Health • Plano, TX

5d

About The Position

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is hiring a PRN Speech and Language Pathologist for weekend work at a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility scheduled to open in 2026. The facility provides evidence-based, compassionate care for a broad range of rehabilitation needs. The Speech and Language Pathologist assesses patients, develops and delivers care plans, evaluates treatment effectiveness, and supports patients’ rehabilitation and discharge goals in coordination with patients, families, caregivers, and the healthcare team. The role also contributes to safety, education, quality improvement, program development, and effective use of department resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders, or a similarly titled area consistent with and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Possess or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow (CFY).
• Be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Hold a current Basic Life Support/CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments.
• Establish plans of care.
• Provide care in accordance with physician orders and established plans of care.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify treatment to achieve goals.
• Plan for patient discharge and communicate with patients, families, caregivers, significant others, and healthcare team members to support rehabilitation goals and maximize care benefits.
• Participate in performance improvement and program development activities.
• Provide input into budget planning and contribute to the cost effectiveness of department services and programs.
• Assess the educational needs of patients, families, caregivers, or significant others and provide education to meet those needs.
• Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; assess safety risks, implement appropriate precautions, and comply with approved safety standards.
• Use leadership skills to delegate, organize, and educate coworkers and staff.
• Coordinate and supervise appropriate levels of staff, including interns, students, and volunteers.
• Participate in and contribute to departmental and institutional quality improvement processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• New facility with cutting-edge equipment and technology.

What This Job Offers