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Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Speech Language Pathologist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLynchburg, VA, USA$55 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Perform patient assessments.
  • Establish a plan of care.
  • Provide care in accordance with physician’s orders and the established plan 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 achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum care benefits.
  • Participate in performance improvement and program development activities.
  • Provide input into budgetary planning, contributing 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.
  • Provide an environment conducive to safety 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 quality improvement processes for the department and institution.

About the Company

Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Lifepoint Health operates a large network of hospitals and care sites, including community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers, to provide care across the health continuum. It delivers care through its Lifepoint Forward initiative, pursuing practical solutions to improve quality, expand access, and increase value for patients and communities. Its differentiation comes from its scale, integrated care across hospitals and post-acute services, and a strong emphasis on community health outcomes rather than isolated services. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes, broaden access to care, and deliver better value for the communities it serves.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
1999

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