Lifepoint Health·Portsmouth, Ohio
The Speech Language Pathologist will assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities, developing and implementing treatment plans based on patient needs. Responsibilities also include educating patients and families, documenting progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams.
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Facility Name: Southern Ohio Medical Center
Schedule: Part Time, Day Shift
Your experience matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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.
How you’ll contribute
Assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
Provide education to patients and families regarding therapy goals.
Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately.
Collaborate with healthcare teams on care coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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
Strong communication skills and clinical judgement required.
Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Experience: Experience in acute or rehab setting preferred.
License: Current SLP license and ASHA certification.
Certifications: CPR certification required.
“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.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, current SLP license, ASHA certification, and required CPR certification. Experience in an acute or rehab setting is preferred, along with strong communication skills and clinical judgment.
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.