Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN

Kindred Healthcare

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Lewiston, IdahoPer Diem / PRNPathology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Kindred Healthcare as a Speech Language Pathologist – PRN in United States. Hours: PRN Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart.

Key Responsibilities

Based upon the treatment diagnosis of the patient, OBJECTIVELY AND QUANTIFIABLY assesses a baseline level of communication and swallowing function for each patient referred.

Such evaluations should include baseline assessment of pertinent medical and onset history, articulation, voice, fluency, language, swallowing and cognition.

This baseline information should be sufficient to adequately form the basis of treatment outcome goals.

Based upon the initial assessment of the patient, identify communication/swallowing needs and establish appropriate treatment outcome goals.

Benefits & Compensation

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The Speech Therapist must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her department.

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

Speech therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningSwallowing evaluationCommunication therapyIEP developmentDocumentationMedical billingClinical documentationPatient careInterdisciplinary collaborationGrowth and development knowledge

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a current Idaho state license. Candidates must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) and BLS certification.

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Position Insights

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 Lewiston, Idaho.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech therapy, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Swallowing evaluation, Communication therapy, IEP development, Documentation, Medical billing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: Assess receptive, expressive communication, and swallowing needs of patients to develop and implement effective treatment plans. Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including progress reports and discharge summaries, while collaborating with staff and caregivers.

Benefits package: Competitive Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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