Speech Pathologist (SLP) PRN
About The Position
HSHS Rehabilitation Hospital is a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility and part of Lifepoint Health. The Speech Pathologist (SLP) PRN assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients, providing speech and language therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures while maintaining high-quality patient care. The role includes assessing patients, establishing and carrying out plans of care in accordance with physician orders, evaluating treatment effectiveness and modifying treatment to achieve goals, and planning for patient discharge. The Speech Pathologist communicates with patients, families, caregivers, significant others, and healthcare team members to support rehabilitation goals and maximize the benefits of care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders, or a similarly titled area consistent with American Speech-Language-Hearing Association requirements.
- Possess or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow (CFY).
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state.
- Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients.
- Provide speech and language therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform patient assessments.
- Establish a plan of care.
- Provide care in accordance with physician orders and the established plan of care.
- Assess treatment effectiveness and modify treatment to achieve goals.
- Plan for patient discharge.
- Communicate with patients, family members, caregivers, significant others, and healthcare team members to achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum benefits of care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (noted for full-time and part-time employees).
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- 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.
