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Lifepoint Health
Aurora, Colorado

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Aurora, LTACH

Schedule: As needed, Weekdays

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, (SLP) PRN 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

A Speech-Language Pathologist, (SLP) PRN who excels in this role:

  • 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

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. 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.

What We’re Looking For

  • 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

Hourly range: $50-$60 Per Hour

Application Deadline: 04/02/2026

Connect with Our Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lindsay Simboli by email Lindsay.simboli1@lifepointhealth.net, text 737-268-9063 or via phone 737-268-9063

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide therapy to maximize patient speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities to aid in recovery. Responsibilities also include communicating patient progress, documenting care according to regulations, and instructing family or nursing staff on follow-through programs.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's level program in Speech Language Pathology accredited by the Education Standards Board or meeting ASHA certification requirements, along with a minimum of six months of experience working with adult and geriatric populations. A current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state of service and current CPR certification are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech TherapyLanguage TherapyCognitive TherapySwallowing TherapyPatient Progress CommunicationTeam CommunicationCharge PostingDocumentationFamily InstructionStaff InstructionEquipment MaintenanceOrganizational Skills

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 27 employers

10
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
7
$150k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
71%
Relocation assistance
9%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Visa sponsorship
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - CPMC Van Ness Campus

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$65.01-$91.01/hr
#2

Speech Therapist PRNPer Diem

Cassia · Montrose, Colorado

$75/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-Call

$65-$70/hr
#4

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68.00 per hour
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k
Typical market rent
$1,758/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits
Financial Protection & PTO
Financial & Career Growth
Employee Well-being
Professional Development