Speech Language Pathologist

Reliant Rehabilitation•Hillsboro, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Reliant-Rehab is seeking a Full Time Speech Therapist to join their team in Hillsboro, TX. New Grads CFY are welcome, and a Student Loan Repayment Program is available. PRN is also available at this location. When joining Reliant’s therapy team, members make a significant impact on the lives of patients and residents. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists provide essential rehabilitation services for a vulnerable population. Therapists have opportunities for career advancement through a continuing education platform, clinical ladder progression, and the chance to work with others at the top of their discipline. The executive team, having started their careers as therapists, promotes from within. Reliant also provides a team of clinicians for ongoing training, systems, and proven protocols to ensure effective and compliant therapy for patients and SNF partners. Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs), offering strong corporate support and being run by therapists with decades of experience. The company encourages therapist growth and leadership, operating in 38+ states across approximately 850 buildings, providing various opportunities in location, schedule, or development.

Requirements

Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Speech Language Pathology
Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation
Basic Internet navigation skills
Valid Speech-Language Pathologist state license (where appropriate)

Responsibilities

Provide 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.
Provide quality patient care including screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge plan, and case management responsibilities.
Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients.
Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding speech-language pathology therapy.
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.