Speech Language Pathologist

Reliant Rehabilitation•Newman, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists provide necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population. As a Reliant therapist, you also have the opportunity to advance your career through our continuing education platform, climbing our clinical ladder and utilizing the opportunity to serve with others who are working at the top of their discipline. Our executive team started their own careers as therapists working with patients, and we take great pride in promoting from within the company. We also have a team of clinicians who provide continuing training, as well as systems and proven protocols to help ensure everyone is providing therapy in the most effective way for the patients and the most compliant way to help ensure our SNF partners are covered. This role involves providing Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of Speech-Language Pathology therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. It includes providing quality patient care such as screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge plan, and case management responsibilities. Professional conduct representing Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service is expected in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients. Adherence to all state and federal regulations regarding speech-language pathology therapy is also required.

Requirements

Maintain valid state license
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports

Responsibilities

Optimize communication, cognitive-linguistic abilities, and swallowing skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing speech therapy
Build a strong Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) therapy program
Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities
Maintain valid state license
Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of speech-language pathology therapy and the health care environment
Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery
Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines
Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports