Speech Language Pathologist / PRN
About The Position
Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist for its home and community program. The role provides functional rehabilitation in patients’ natural environments, including at home, school, work, and in the community. Treatment may involve real-life activities such as cooking, navigating grocery stores and restaurants, outdoor activities, and workplace tasks. The position suits an autonomous clinician who values collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders; monitors treatment effectiveness; collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and other disciplines; and supports safe discharge and continuity of care. Rehab Without Walls is a neurorehabilitation program that helps people who have experienced brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke regain functional capabilities and independence through care in their home, community, workplace, or school.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program.
- Valid Speech Language Pathology license in the state or states of practice.
- Current CPR certification in accordance with state regulations.
- At least one year of work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients, which may involve lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
- Ability to perform duties requiring fine motor skills, visual acuity, and extended periods of walking or standing.
- Ability to push or pull, bend or stoop, reach, kneel, and position frequently, sometimes for extended periods.
- A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and local and state regulations, to verify physical ability to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
- Regularly reassess the effectiveness of treatment plans and attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
- Perform discharge evaluations, recommend appropriate home and community safety measures, and provide referral and education resources.
- Communicate patients’ needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members.
- Communicate with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordinate care, and enhance patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule created by you.
- Paid per hour, not just per visit.
- Driving, travel, and mileage reimbursement.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
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Career Level
Mid Level
