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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital (Fort Smith) • Full-time • US, AR, Fort Smith, 72916, AR, United States • 2d ago

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Location: 6700 Chad Colley Boulevard, Fort Smith, AR 72916

Schedule: FT | Flexible Schedule | 1 weekend (Saturday or Sunday) a month and at least 1 holiday a year.

Your experience matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Position Title joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Make a meaningful impact every day by helping patients find their voice, regain essential communication skills, and improve their quality of life. If you're a compassionate clinician who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment, this role is an opportunity to do work that truly matters.

What You'll Do

Evaluate speech, language, voice, and swallowing abilities using evidence‑based assessment tools.
Develop and deliver individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs and goals.
Educate and empower patients and their families to understand therapy objectives and support progress.
Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and patient outcomes with accuracy and clarity.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care.
Contribute to additional clinical duties as needed to support smooth operations.

What You Bring

Education: Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology.
Experience: Background in acute care or rehabilitation settings preferred.
Licensure: Current SLP license and ASHA certification (CCC‑SLP).
Certifications: Active CPR certification.
Skills: Strong communication abilities, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to patient success.

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.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith 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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