Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Lynchburg, VA - USA
Job Summary
Schedule:Full Time Days
Your experience matters
Centra Rehabilitation Hospital 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. By joining our team youre 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.
Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!
More about our team
Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand-new 50 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in offer high-quality compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based transformational care for a broad range of injuries and illnesses in a compassionate comfortable environment.
How youll contribute
A Speech and Language Pathologist who excels in this role:
Performs patient assessment.
Establish a plan of care.
Provides care in accordance with physicians orders and established plan of care.
Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
Plans for patient discharge. Communicates with patient family caregivers significant other and members of the healthcare team to achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum benefits of care.
Participates in performance improvement and program development activities.
Provides input into the budgetary planning process; contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.
Assess educational needs of the patient family caregiver or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients visitors and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating organizing and educating coworkers and staff. Coordinates and supervises appropriate levels of staff including interns students and volunteers.
Participates in and contributes to quality improvement processes for the department and the institution.
Other duties as assigned.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-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.
- Brand new facility:Brand new hospital built from the ground up with cutting edge equipment and technology!
What were looking for
Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:
Education: A Bachelors and Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology Communication Disorders Communicative Disorders or similarly titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- License: Possess or eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow (CFY).Licensed or eligible for licensure in state.
- Additional Requirements: Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
About Us
Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital committed to offering exceptional care to the Lynchburg community. We are part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
EEOC Statement
Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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About Company
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 a ... View more