Speech Language Pathologist, PRN

Kindred Healthcare

1 month ago

TennesseePer Diem / PRNPathology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Kindred Healthcare as a Speech Language Pathologist, PRN in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct evaluations and assessments appropriate to age and diagnosis, including developmental, cognitive, sp.

Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals in collaboration with the patient, caregivers, a.

Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions in a timely and appropriate manner Reassess patient conditi.

Provide patient and family education and counseling related to speech-language and swallowing needs Accurate.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Kindred Healthcare as a Speech Language Pathologist, PRN.

Key Skills

EvaluationTreatment PlanningTherapeutic InterventionsDocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationCognitive-Linguistic DisordersSwallowing DisordersSpeech DisordersLanguage DisordersEvidence-Based PracticeCare CoordinationQuality ImprovementASHA StandardsBLS CertificationVitalStim

Requirements

A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year are required, along with current state licensure and Basic Life Support certification. Preferred qualifications include one year of experience in rehabilitation or acute care and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist, PRN at Kindred Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at Kindred Healthcare is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a speech-language pathologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Therapeutic Interventions, Documentation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Education, Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders, Swallowing Disorders. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates patients, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic interventions for communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate documentation, collaborating with i...

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