Speech Language Pathologist / SLP
About The Position
Rehab Without Walls is seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist for its Home & Community Neuro Rehabilitation program in Reno, Nevada. The role provides one-on-one therapy in patients’ homes and community environments, supporting people with neurological and complex conditions as they work to improve communication, cognition, swallowing, and independence. The program emphasizes individualized, functional treatment and helping patients address real-life challenges in everyday settings. The position offers a flexible PRN schedule, clinical autonomy, interdisciplinary team support, and opportunities for continuing education and professional development. Drive time is paid at the clinical rate, with mileage reimbursement. Rehab Without Walls provides neurorehabilitation in natural home and community settings for individuals primarily affected by brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA, with the aim of helping them regain functional capabilities and independence.
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 and to move, lift, or transfer patients, including 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 at times.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders and develop treatment plans.
- Regularly reassess the effectiveness of treatment plans and attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
- Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources.
- Communicate patients’ needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, individuals receiving services, and family members.
- Collaborate and coordinate care with other disciplines to enhance patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Flexible PRN schedule
- One-on-one patient-focused care
- Paid drive time at the clinical rate and mileage reimbursement
- Clinical autonomy and work-life balance
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team support
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
