Speech Pathologist

Lifepoint Health • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital 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. By 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.

Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More about our team

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand-new 50 bed behavioral health facility
opening in 2026. We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of
patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based, transformational care for a
broad range of mental health concerns in a compassionate, comfortable
environment.

Requirements

• Education: A  Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders, or similarly titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• License: Possess or eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow (CFY). Licensed or eligible for licensure in state.
• Additional Requirements: Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment.
• Establish a plan of care.
• Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders and established plan of care.
• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
• Plans for patient discharge. Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other, and members of the healthcare team to achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum benefits of care.
• Participates in performance improvement and program development activities.
• Provides input into the budgetary planning process; contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.
• Assess educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Coordinates and supervises appropriate levels of staff including interns, students, and volunteers.
• Participates in and contributes to quality improvement processes for the department and the institution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level