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LifePoint Health

Speech Language Pathologist - $52-64 per hour

LifePoint Health, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061


Lifepoint Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a job in Santa Cruz, California. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Speech Language Pathologist Discipline:

Therapy Duration:

Ongoing Employment Type:

Staff

Description

Facility Name: Dominican Hospital Setting: Outpatient FTE: PRN City/State:

Santa Cruz, California

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

What you will do in this role:

Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities

Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records

Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements

Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs

Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition

Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Graduate of a master’s level program in Speech-Language Pathology which is accredited by the Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements

Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA

Minimum of six months of Speech Therapist/Speech-Language Pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population

Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered

Current CPR certification

Strong organizational and communication skills

Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. We are fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.

Salary range: $52 - $64 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate. Lifepoint Health Job ID #526951. Posted job title: Speech Language Pathologist (Slp) Prn About Lifepoint Health

At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment. Why Vivian Health?

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