Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist delivers speech-language pathology services to patients in accordance with speech-language therapy principles and Reliant Rehabilitation’s standards. The role includes patient screening and evaluation, developing and implementing treatment plans, discharge planning, and case management. The Speech Language Pathologist fosters positive relationships with clients and facility staff, provides high-quality care, and complies with applicable state and federal regulations. The position focuses on improving patients’ communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing abilities through direct care and oversight of speech therapy. The clinician contributes to a sustainable SLP program, develops clinical and leadership skills through collaboration and continuing education, applies relevant billing models and treatment guidelines, and delivers care aligned with treatment goals and meaningful outcomes. The role also requires adherence to facility infection-control and environmental-safety protocols, effective English communication and documentation, confidentiality, and compliance with the applicable state practice act. Reliant Rehabilitation describes itself as a large contract therapy provider operating in 44 states and more than 900 communities. It offers clinical support, ongoing training, professional development, and growth opportunities.
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 effective 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 speech therapy and oversight.
- Foster positive relationships with clients and facility staff while delivering 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 relevant billing models and treatment guidelines to ensure care meets clinical and regulatory standards.
- Deliver care aligned with treatment goals and meaningful outcomes.
- Follow infection-control and environmental-safety protocols within the facility.
- Communicate and document effectively in English.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with the state practice act in the state or states where licensed.
- Comply with applicable state and federal regulations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs.
- Maternity and Paternity support program.
- Continuing education, mentorship programs, and clinical leadership development.
- Tuition loan repayment assistance program.
- Flexible scheduling options.
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Job Type
Full-time
