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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Facility Starr Regional Medical Center
Location Athens, TN
Career Area Rehabilitation / Therapy
Schedule PRN
Job Shift Day
Date Posted 09/03/2026
Job ID #325845

Speech-Language Pathologist - Rehabilitation Department

PRN, Variable

 

Your experience matters:

Starr Regional Medical Center 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. As a Speech Therapist 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:

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who excels in this role:

  • 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.

 

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 & PTOLife, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

  • Financial & Career GrowthHigher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

  • Employee Well-beingMental, 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.

 

What we're looking for:
Applicants should have a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a current Tennessee Speech Therapist license OR Current provisional Speech Pathology License in State of TN with the expectation to obtain a regular Speech Pathologist License within 12 months of hire.  Additional requirements include: 

  • Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire 

 

More about Starr Regional Medical Center:

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN communities for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

"Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran 
 

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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