Speech Pathologist (SLP)

This Pathology position at Lifepoint Health is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

This position is based in Athens, 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Pathology, Patient Assessment, Plan of Care Design, Patient Education, Family Counseling, Discharge Planning, Basic Life Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Pathologist will perform and document initial and ongoing assessments of the patient's condition and design and implement an appropriate plan of care involving the patient and family. Responsibilities also include educating and counseling patients and families regarding treatment plans an...

Benefits package: $10,000 Sign On Bonus, Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Family Leave, Paid Time Off, Higher Education and Certification Tuition Assistance, Loan Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.