Speech Language Pathologist / PRN
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, including 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. The position offers an autonomous work environment within a collaborative team of therapists. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders; develops and reassesses treatment plans; and communicates with patients, families, physicians, and the treatment team. The role also includes discharge evaluations, safety recommendations, education and referrals, and coordination of care with other disciplines. Rehab Without Walls is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. Its neurorehabilitation program provides care in natural home and community settings to help people who have experienced brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA regain functional capabilities and independence.
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.
- Communicate 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.
- Ability to meet physical demands including fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking or standing for extended periods; frequent pushing or pulling, bending or stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning.
- A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and local and state 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
- Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
- Regularly reassess the effectiveness of treatment plans.
- Attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
- Perform 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, person receiving services, and family members.
- Communicate with other disciplines to coordinate care and enhance patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule created by you.
- Paid per hour, not just per visit.
- Driving, travel, and mileage reimbursement.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
