Lifepoint Health·McMinnville, Tennessee
The SLP is responsible for assessing speech, language, and swallowing abilities to develop and implement tailored treatment plans. They provide patient and family education while collaborating with healthcare teams to coordinate care and document progress.
Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas – Riverpark
Schedule: PRN | As Needed |
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.
More about our team
Ascension Saint Thomas – Riverpark is 12 bed acute rehabilitation unit located in McMinnville, Tennessee. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment plans that promote the ability to perform daily activities and improve functional independence.
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
Applicants should have a current Masters Degree certification in addition to these requirements:
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.
Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Gilbert by emailing morgan.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net.
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, a current SLP license, and ASHA certification. CPR certification is required, and experience in acute or rehab settings is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Tennessee are often tied to schools, community programs, and outpatient settings serving children and adolescents, so employers usually look for candidates with direct youth mental-health experience. This type of role can be competitive because the posting asks for a specific degree-and-experience mix, plus prior work with children and adolescents; the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, match your resume to the exact experience path and highlight any youth-focused interventions, crisis support, or family engagement work.
