Speech Language Pathologist

Reliant Rehabilitation•Temple, TX

10d

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 involves building positive relationships with clients and facility staff while providing high-quality care, including patient screening and evaluation, treatment-plan development and implementation, discharge planning, and case management. The position requires professional conduct, compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and care that aligns with treatment goals and produces meaningful outcomes. The Speech Language Pathologist helps improve patients’ communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing abilities through direct provision and oversight of speech therapy, and contributes to developing and sustaining a robust SLP program. The role also includes ongoing collaboration, self-study, and continuing education to strengthen clinical, professional, and leadership skills.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology.
Valid Speech-Language Pathologist state license.
Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

Responsibilities

Provide and oversee speech therapy to improve patients’ communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing abilities.
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 knowledge of relevant billing models and treatment guidelines to ensure care meets clinical and regulatory standards.
Deliver care aligned with treatment goals and producing meaningful outcomes.
Follow infection-control and environmental-safety protocols within the facility.
Communicate and document effectively in English.
Maintain confidentiality as appropriate and comply with the state practice act in the state(s) where licensed.
Screen and evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, plan discharges, and provide case management.
Build positive relationships with clients and facility staff and comply with applicable state and federal regulations.