Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist provides speech-language pathology services to patients in accordance with the principles of speech-language therapy and Reliant Rehabilitation’s standards. The role includes screening and evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, discharge planning, and case management. The Speech Language Pathologist fosters positive relationships with clients and facility staff while delivering high-quality care and complying with applicable state and federal regulations. The position supports patients’ communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing abilities through direct care and oversight of speech therapy. It also contributes to the development and sustainability of the SLP program and ongoing improvement of clinical, professional, and leadership skills. The clinician must maintain a valid state license, follow relevant billing models and treatment guidelines, uphold facility infection-control and environmental-safety protocols, communicate and document effectively in English, protect confidentiality, and comply 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 for effective communication and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide speech-language pathology services in accordance with therapy principles and Reliant Rehabilitation standards.
- Screen and evaluate patients; develop and implement treatment plans; conduct discharge planning and case management.
- 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 about developments in speech-language pathology and the healthcare environment.
- Apply relevant billing models and treatment guidelines to ensure care meets clinical and regulatory standards.
- Deliver care aligned with treatment goals and aimed at meaningful outcomes.
- Follow facility infection-control and environmental-safety protocols.
- Communicate and document effectively in English.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with the state practice act in the state(s) where licensed.
- Foster positive relationships with clients and facility staff and uphold professional conduct.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
- Maternity and Paternity support program
- Continuing education, mentorship programs, and clinical leadership development
- Tuition loan repayment assistance program
- Flexible scheduling options
