Speech Language Pathologist

Reliant Rehabilitation•Clovis, NM

5d•$40 - $44

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist delivers speech-language pathology services to patients in accordance with speech-language therapy principles and Reliant Rehabilitation standards. The role includes screening and evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, discharge planning, and case management while fostering positive relationships with clients and facility staff. The therapist provides high-quality care in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and facility protocols. The role supports patients’ communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing abilities through direct therapy and oversight. The Speech Language Pathologist also contributes to developing and sustaining the SLP program and builds clinical, professional, and leadership skills through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education. Care should align with treatment goals and produce meaningful outcomes, with appropriate attention to billing models, treatment guidelines, confidentiality, infection control, environmental safety, and applicable state practice acts.

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 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; participate in discharge planning and case management.
Improve patients’ communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing abilities through direct provision and oversight of speech therapy.
Foster positive relationships with clients and facility staff while providing high-quality care.
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 knowledge of relevant billing models and treatment guidelines to ensure care meets clinical and regulatory standards.
Deliver care aligned with treatment goals and meaningful outcomes.
Follow facility infection control and environmental safety protocols.
Communicate and document effectively in English.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with the applicable state practice act and state and federal regulations.