Job Description
Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Job Type: PRN
Your experience matters!
At Kindred Hospital Sugar Land, 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.
The Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) at Kindred Hospital Sugar Land is a standout feature of the facility, offering focused inpatient rehab for patients recovering from serious illness or injury. Here are the key highlights:
- Specialized Rehab Programs: Tailored for individuals recovering from stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, neurological conditions, or amputation. The goal is to restore independence and function.
- Modern Facilities: The ARU includes 11 newly renovated private rooms, a state-of-the-art rehab gym, and dedicated spaces for dining and activities—all designed to create a comfortable, home-like environment.
- Therapy Intensity: Patients receive at least 15 hours of therapy per week, guided by a multidisciplinary team under the direction of a physiatrist (a doctor specializing in rehab medicine).
- Seamless Transition: Because the ARU is located within Kindred Hospital Sugar Land, patients can move directly from long-term acute care to rehabilitation without transferring to a different facility.
- Outdoor Mobility Areas: The hospital includes outdoor spaces where patients can practice walking and meet with family, supporting both physical and emotional recovery.
As a PRN 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:
- Evaluates and treats patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs.
- Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
- Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.
- Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
- Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
- Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology Required
- Licensed Speech Therapist; Current licensure with State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire
About us
Kindred Hospital Sugar Land is an 11 bed acute rehab unit located in Sugar Land, TX, and 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
“Kindred Hospital Sugar Land is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kindred Hospital Sugar Land is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
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