Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital

Per Diem

Wage scale: $38.40-$65.00 per hour

Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Career Advancement 

Your experience matters 

At Kindred Hospital South Bay Gardena, we are driven by a profound commitment to
prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here,
you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Speech-Language
Pathologist 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 

· 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

What we offer 

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. 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.

Qualifications and requirements

· Graduate of a master’s level program in Speech Language Pathology which is
accredited by 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 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

About us

At Kindred Hospital South Bay Gardena is a 54-bed located
in Gardena, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified
healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with
acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to
coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience
matters.

EEOC Statement

At Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At 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.