Facility Name
- Kent
- Hospital
- Job
- Title:
- Speech
- Language
- Pathologist (SLP)
- Job
- Type:
- PRN,
- Nonexempt
- Schedule: Acute Care Rehabilitation Services Med/Surg, Minimum of 2 shifts month, Minimum of 1 weekend and holiday shift per year Your experience matters Lifepoint 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 (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 Inpatient Rehabilitation at Kent Hospital, located at 455 Toll Gate Road, Warwick, RI 02886, offers customized patient and family-focused rehabilitation treatment and education that emphasize each patient's unique strengths, abilities and preferences. Rehabilitative care begins with appropriate therapies that lead the patient to the greatest degree of function possible, with individualized therapy goals to prepare patients once again, to enter the world of independent living. Kent Hospital works with partners to provide an uninterrupted treatment path from inpatient rehabilitation to home care and outpatient rehabilitation. Every day, our dedicated team of rehabilitation and clinical experts help patients of all ages with all types of injuries and conditions feel stronger, more independent, and more confident than they ever thought possible. How you’ll contribute The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) plays a key role in helping patients improve their quality of life by delivering therapy to enhance speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities. Working with adult and geriatric populations, the SLP evaluates, treats, and monitors patients’ progress, communicating effectively with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members. Responsibilities include documenting care in compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards, educating families or nursing staff on follow-through programs, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. The SLP adheres to professional standards, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, and applicable state and federal laws. Candidates must have strong organizational and communication skills for success in this role. 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. What we’re looking for Applicants should have Graduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA Minimum of six (6) months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) Connect with our Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Brandi Walton, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at 629-257-6103, brandi.walton1@lifepointhealth.net. Or Click Here to schedule a time to discuss your career interests with Lifepoint Health!
- Hourly range: $55.00 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.
