Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN, Acute Rehabilitation

Company: Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Location: Joliet
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Saint Joseph Medical Center Job Type: PRN Hourly Wage: $50 - $52 per hour Your experience matters At Lifepoint Rehabilitation, 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. 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 - 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. What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: - 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. - Competitive Pay Rates - Superior Quality Patient Outcomes - Supportive Leadership and Culture Qualifications and requirements: - 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. - 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. - Current Basic Life Support Department/Unit Summary - We have a fantastic team that works closely with our two physiatrists, ensuring seamless and comprehensive patient care. - Our large group of Clinical Liaisons provides essential support to help patients get up and running. - Our PCA program is a major selling point for candidates, offering support for licensure costs and job-related requirements. - Our rehab unit is CARF accredited, and our hospital holds comprehensive stroke accreditation through DNV, allowing us to handle a wide range of complex cases. - We participate in fascinating cases alongside acute care physicians, creating a stimulating and challenging environment for professional growth. 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.

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