Lifepoint Health·San Leandro, California
The Speech Pathologist assesses and treats patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats individuals with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, supporting patient recovery and communication improvement.
Facility Name: Kindred Hospital – San Francisco Bay Area 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 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 As a Speech Pathologist, who excels in this role: 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.
Strong communication skills and clinical judgement required.
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: 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 Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Experience in acute or rehab setting preferred.
Current SLP license and ASHA certification.
CPR certification required.
Hourly range: $38.40-$65 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.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a current SLP license and ASHA certification. Experience in an acute or rehab setting is preferred, and CPR certification is required.
Market context
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