Lifepoint Health·Dallas, Texas
The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat patients for swallowing and speech-language needs while designing and implementing individualized care plans. They are also responsible for documenting assessments, educating families, and supervising clinical fellows or students.
Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Dallas Central
Schedule: Full-time days
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.
How you’ll contribute
Evaluate and treat patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs.
Perform and document initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
Design and implement a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.
Educate and counsel patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services.
Supervise activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.
What we're looking for: Applicants must hold a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Additional requirements include:
Licensed Speech Therapist; Current licensure with TX Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire EEOC Statement “KH-Dallas Central is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KH-Dallas Central 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.
Applicants must hold a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and possess a current license from the Texas Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology. Additionally, candidates are required to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
Market context
Speech Language Pathologist roles in Texas are commonly needed across schools, clinics, and care settings, especially where services support communication, swallowing, and intervention plans. These positions are competitive because employers often look for accredited training, valid Texas licensure, and sometimes ASHA certification; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting. Before applying, confirm your license status and tailor your resume to the setting and age group named in the description.