Lifepoint Health·Dayton, Ohio
The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat patients for swallowing, speech-language, and therapy needs, designing and implementing appropriate plans of care involving the patient and family. Responsibilities also include documenting assessments, educating patients/families, planning discharges, and supervising support personnel.
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
PRN: Your experience matters
At Kindred Hospital Dayton, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Speech Language Pathologist 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.
How you’ll contribute
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.
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
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.
About us Kindred Hospital Dayton is a 51-bed long-term acute care hospital located in Dayton, OH, and is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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.
“Kindred Hospital Dayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kindred Hospital Dayton 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.
Candidates are required to possess a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and hold current licensure as a Speech Therapist with the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Market context
In Ohio, Speech Language Pathologist roles are commonly tied to schools, outpatient care, and home health, where demand can stay steady as providers look for clinicians who can support communication and swallowing needs across settings. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer a master’s degree and prior home health experience, while flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs may be part of the package. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm whether your background matches the home health experience and degree preferences before applying.