Speech Language Pathologist

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.
• Understand 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.

Qualifications

• 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)