Speech Language Pathologist

Reliant Rehabilitation•Brookhaven, MS

4d•$50 - $55

About The Position

Deliver Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) services to patients in accordance with speech-language therapy principles and Reliant Rehabilitation’s standards. Foster positive relationships with clients and facility staff while providing high-quality care, including patient screening and evaluation, treatment-plan development and implementation, discharge planning, and case management. Maintain professional conduct reflecting Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to excellence and comply with applicable state and federal regulations. The role focuses on improving patients’ communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing abilities through direct care and oversight of speech therapy. The Speech Language Pathologist contributes to a sustainable SLP program, develops clinical and leadership skills through collaboration and continuing education, and keeps current with the field and healthcare environment. Care must align with treatment goals, billing models, treatment guidelines, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements. The role also requires adherence to facility infection-control and environmental-safety protocols, effective English communication and documentation, confidentiality, and compliance with the applicable state practice act.

Requirements

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Speech-Language Pathology.
Valid Speech-Language Pathologist state license.
Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

Responsibilities

Improve patients’ communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing abilities through direct provision and oversight of speech therapy.
Contribute to the development and sustainability of a robust SLP program.
Strengthen clinical, professional, and leadership skills through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education.
Maintain a valid state license and stay informed on developments in speech-language pathology and the healthcare environment.
Apply knowledge of relevant billing models and treatment guidelines to ensure care meets clinical and regulatory standards.
Deliver care that aligns with treatment goals and produces meaningful outcomes.
Adhere to infection-control and environmental-safety protocols within the facility.
Communicate and document effectively in English.
Maintain confidentiality as appropriate and ensure compliance with the state practice act in the state(s) where licensed.
Provide patient screening and evaluation, develop and implement treatment plans, and perform discharge planning and case management.
Foster positive relationships with clients and facility staff.