Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Type: Full time

Your experience matters!

At  Kindred Hospital - Houston Northwest , 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. 

Kindred Hospital - Houston Northwest is a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) located at 11297 Fallbrook Drive in Houston, Texas. It's designed for patients with complex medical needs who require extended recovery time-often following a stay in a traditional hospital ICU.

• Advanced Medical Care : Specializes in treating conditions like respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, complex wounds, and congestive heart failure. Many patients require ventilators, dialysis, or IV therapy.
• Joint Commission Accreditation : Certified in Long-Term Acute Care with disease-specific certifications in Respiratory Failure and Sepsis, reflecting a strong commitment to evidence-based care and quality improvement.

As a  Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)  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 

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats individuals with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, supporting patient recovery and communication improvement.

Essential Functions

• Assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding therapy goals.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams on care coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Strong communication skills and clinical judgement required.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Experience: Experience in acute or rehab setting preferred.
• License: Current SLP license and ASHA certification.
• Certifications: CPR certification required.

About us
Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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

"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.