Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Louisville

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Long-Term Acute Care

Full Time / 8am-4:30pm M-F / Holiday Coverage

Sign on Bonus $5000.00

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part ofLifepoint 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 (SLP) 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
Kindred Hospital Louisville is a 123-bed long-term acute care hospital located in Louisville, Ky, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

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How you'll contribute

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who excels in this role:

• Evaluates and treats patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs.

• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

• Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.

• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.

• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.

• Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

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:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• 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.

Qualifications and requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology Required

• Licensed Speech Therapist

• Current licensure with State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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.