Speech Language Pathologist

Kindred Healthcare

11 days ago

Columbus, GeorgiaFull TimePathology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Kindred Healthcare as a Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care in United States. Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose.

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.

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

Requirements

-, and facility policies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to speech, language, and swallowing.

Proficient in the use of assessment tools, therapy materials, and documentation systems.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

Apply to join Kindred Healthcare as a Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care.

Key Skills

Speech-Language PathologyEvaluationTreatment PlanningTherapeutic InterventionsCommunication DisordersCognitive-Linguistic DisordersSwallowing DisordersDocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationEvidence-Based InterventionsASHA StandardsAnatomyPhysiologyPathologyBLS Certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist 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 Columbus, Georgia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech-Language Pathology, Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Therapeutic Interventions, Communication Disorders, Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Documentation. 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 for communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders, while maintaining accurate documentation. This role involves implementing evidence-based interventions, coordinating care with...

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