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Lexington Regional Health Center
51-200 employees
Critical access hospital providing maternity, rehab
No salary listed
Orleans, NE, USA
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- Requires education level at a minimum of a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited school with licensure by the Nebraska Board of Speech Language Pathology.
- Current Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required within six months of hire and/or orientation.
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
- Able to solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking.
- Able to use standard office equipment and software proficiently.
- Able to read, analyze, and interpret reports, general business directives, policy and procedure statements, and governmental regulations.
- Able to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
- Able to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees and regulatory agencies.
- Able to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying educational levels.
- Able to effectively organize and present information and respond to questions from employees and external groups of varying sizes.
- Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
- Evaluate and reevaluate patient to determine limitations to establish plan of care and modify as patient status requires.
- Administers speech therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving treatment plan objectives.
- Review patient medical history to determine contraindications and precautions with modalities/interventions.
- Establish plan of care and progress based on patient limitations to maintain or improve patient’s functional status.
- Document evaluation, reevaluation, recertification and daily progress to record subjective, objective, assessment and plan.
- Educate patient and family/caregivers on condition, plan of care and home program to enhance therapist-patient relationship, optimize patient compliance and facilitate optimum results.
- Complete charges accurately to reflect services provided to patient and submit in a timely manner.
- Transport self to different clinic locations or for Home Health visits to complete treatment plan on patients.
- Communicate patient status to referring provider, case managers or interdisciplinary team to enhance quality and transition of care.
- Complete required continuing education hours as set forth by State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services regulations for Speech Language Pathologist to ensure competency.
- Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
- Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
- Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
- Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
- Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (Teamstepps, Just Culture, etc.).
- Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Lexington Regional Health Center is a critical access hospital serving Lexington, Nebraska, offering maternity and delivery care as well as inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation focused on pain management, mobility, and strength. It operates by delivering medical services locally and participating in the Nebraska Value Network, a group of rural hospitals that work together to improve care quality and manage costs. The center relies on community support, including the LRHC Auxiliary, and benefits from its status as a recognized Place to Work, which helps support patient satisfaction and staff well-being. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare for the local community, improve regional health outcomes, and maintain efficient operations through regional collaboration and community involvement.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Founded
1976
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Blue Cross Blue Shield designation boosts LRHC's orthopedic surgery reputation and volumes.
- National care coordination award enhances LRHC's population health management standing.
- STI testing, PrEP, and family planning expand LRHC's preventive care revenue streams.
What critics are saying
- Ernest Health's Lexington Rehabilitation Hospital siphons 60-80% rehab patients in 6-12 months.
- CMS 2025 Rural Health Act cuts close LRHC maternity units in 18-36 months.
- NHVN loses integrated status in 12-18 months, slashing LRHC payer rates 15-20%.
What makes Lexington Regional Health Center unique
- LRHC earned Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacements in July 2025.
- LRHC recognized nationally for innovative care coordination among critical access hospitals.
- LRHC provides extended clinic hours including weekend walk-ins for STI services.
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