Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN
Lifepoint Health
Location
Athens, Georgia
Quick overview
Assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities to develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients. Collaborate with healthcare teams and provide essential education to patients and their families to maximize independence.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a current SLP license, ASHA certification, and CPR certification. Experience in acute or rehabilitation settings is preferred.
Job description
Facility Name
St. Mary's Health Care System - Athens
Schedule: PRN (as needed)
Your experience matters
- St.
- Mary's Inpatient Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast.
- We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
- As a Speech Language Pathologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®.
- Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
- St.
- Mary’s Inpatient Rehabilitation offers transitional inpatient therapy and education for those with physical disabilities resulting from injury or illness.
- Our CARF-accredited center helps patients maximize function and independence while preparing them for their return home.
- The Inpatient Rehabilitation is a team of healthcare professionals working together to serve people with functional disabilities, their families, and the community, along with St Mary’s Health Care System.
- We are helping our patients reach their full potential for independent living through education, therapeutic activities, and quality medical care.
How you’ll contribute
A Speech Language Pathologist who excels in this role
- Assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding therapy goals.
- Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams on care coordination.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
• Strong communication skills and clinical judgement required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Why join us
- We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- What we’re looking for
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Experience in acute or rehab setting preferred.
- Current SLP license and ASHA certification.
- CPR certification required.
EEOC Statement
“Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
- Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
- Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
- We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
- We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
- We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
- We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Discount Programs
- Company Match
- Loan Assistance
- Virtual Care Appointments
- Mental Health Services
- Higher Education Tuition Assistance
- Certification Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Package
- Mental Wellness Programs
- Physical Wellness Programs
- Financial Wellness Programs
- Free Gym Memberships