Speech Language Pathologist

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Denver, CO

13d•$50 - $55

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 real-life settings such as patients’ homes, schools, workplaces, and community locations. Treatment may involve activities such as cooking at home, navigating grocery stores and restaurants, and participating in outdoor activities or workplace tasks. The position offers an autonomous work environment as part of a collaborative team of therapists. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders; monitors treatment effectiveness; and works with patients, families, physicians, and other clinicians to coordinate care and support patient outcomes. The role may involve physical activities including lifting, transferring, and positioning patients, as well as walking and standing for extended periods. Rehab Without Walls is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. Its neurorehabilitation program provides care in natural home and community environments for people recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA, with the goal of improving functional skills and independence. The stated salary range is USD $50.00–$55.00 per hour.

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.
Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients, including lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
Fine motor skills and visual acuity.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Ability to push or pull, bend or stoop, reach, kneel, and position patients frequently at times.
A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically afterward, depending on location policy and applicable 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.
Attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
Conduct discharge evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety.
Provide referral and education resources.
Communicate patients’ needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, people receiving services, and family members.
Coordinate and communicate with other disciplines to support collaboration, continuity of care, and patient outcomes.