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Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner 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 Program Director, 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.
More about the position:
The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership and operation of the rehabilitation program. In this role, you will plan, direct, and coordinate program activities to ensure organizational and client goals are achieved. You will also play a key role in program development, quality improvement initiatives, problem-solving, and driving productivity while collaborating in a flexible, interdisciplinary team environment.
How you’ll contribute
A Program Director who excels in this role:
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation program, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational excellence.
- Recruit, develop, and supervise an interdisciplinary team while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and professional best practices.
- Oversee program budgeting, staffing, productivity, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital leadership, physicians, and community partners.
- Drive quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and program growth through data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
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.
What we’re looking for
Education: Graduate of a bachelor’s degree program in a health related, business, public relations or human services area of concentration. If clinical, must possess a current license to practice as required by the state.
Experience: A track record of successful management experience in a health or human services setting and/or an extensive rehabilitation background combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skill is necessary.
More about Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas
Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center who has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, Highpoint Health – Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians.
Highpoint Health – Sumner is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.
EEOC Statement
Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve. 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.
Program Director, Speech Language Pathologist
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner 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 Program Director, 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.
More about the position:
The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership and operation of the rehabilitation program. In this role, you will plan, direct, and coordinate program activities to ensure organizational and client goals are achieved. You will also play a key role in program development, quality improvement initiatives, problem-solving, and driving productivity while collaborating in a flexible, interdisciplinary team environment.
How you’ll contribute
A Program Director who excels in this role:
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation program, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational excellence.
- Recruit, develop, and supervise an interdisciplinary team while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and professional best practices.
- Oversee program budgeting, staffing, productivity, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital leadership, physicians, and community partners.
- Drive quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and program growth through data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
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.
What we’re looking for
Education: Graduate of a bachelor’s degree program in a health related, business, public relations or human services area of concentration. If clinical, must possess a current license to practice as required by the state.
Experience: A track record of successful management experience in a health or human services setting and/or an extensive rehabilitation background combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skill is necessary.
More about Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas
Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center who has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, Highpoint Health – Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians.
Highpoint Health – Sumner is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.
EEOC Statement
Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve. 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Speech Language Pathology
Verify your credentials meet state licensure requirements
Most PERM-sponsoring employers require a current state SLP license before initiating labor certification. If your credentials come from outside the U.S., get a foreign degree evaluation and complete your ASHA certification of clinical competence before applying to roles.
Target employers with institutional PERM filing history
Hospital networks, pediatric therapy groups, and large school districts file PERM petitions regularly and have dedicated HR processes for sponsorship. These employers handle the DOL recruitment and documentation requirements far more smoothly than first-time sponsors.
Search green-card-sponsoring SLP jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters roles by green card sponsorship history so you can identify which employers have actively filed for SLPs before. That filtering saves you from spending weeks pursuing positions where sponsorship is unlikely.
Understand how PERM recruitment timelines affect your start date
PERM labor certification requires the employer to run recruitment ads and wait for DOL review, which typically takes six to twelve months before your I-140 is even filed. Factor this into offer negotiations so your expected start date and sponsorship timeline are realistic.
Confirm EB-2 versus EB-3 classification before accepting an offer
SLP roles requiring only a master's degree typically qualify under EB-3, but positions requiring clinical specialization or a supervisory role with advanced credentials may qualify for EB-2. Ask your employer's immigration counsel which category they intend to file under, since it affects your wait time.
Request a written sponsorship commitment during offer negotiations
Ask the employer to specify in writing that they will cover PERM filing costs and initiate the process within a defined period after your start date. USCIS requires the employer to demonstrate intent to permanently employ you, so a vague verbal promise is not enough protection.
Green Card Speech Language Pathology: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a speech language pathology role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most SLP positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship because a master's degree is the standard entry requirement. Roles involving clinical supervision, research, or specialized credentials such as a fluency or augmentative communication specialty may qualify for EB-2 if the employer documents that an advanced degree beyond the standard master's is genuinely required for the position.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for SLPs?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a time-limited work authorization, and EB-3 petitions are not subject to an annual lottery the way H-1B visa registrations are. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification and USCIS processing typically add twelve to twenty-four months before you receive your green card, compared to a shorter H-1B approval window.
How can I find SLP employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search speech language pathology roles specifically filtered by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have already filed PERM petitions for SLPs. Targeting employers with an established sponsorship process reduces both your timeline and the risk that the company will back out during labor certification.
What documents should I prepare before applying for PERM-sponsored SLP positions?
You'll need a current state SLP license, ASHA certification of clinical competence, an official foreign degree evaluation if your master's degree was earned outside the U.S., and a copy of your I-94 or current visa status documentation. Having these ready before an offer is made allows the employer to begin the PERM recruitment process without delay.
Can my employer file my PERM petition while I'm working on a temporary visa?
Yes. PERM labor certification can be filed while you hold valid H-1B, O-1 visa, or TN visa status, and your temporary work authorization remains in effect during the process. You don't need to leave the U.S. or change your status to begin green card sponsorship, and filing early protects your priority date regardless of how long USCIS review takes.