Speech Language Pathologist
About the Role
Join Reliant’s therapy team and make a real impact in the lives of patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists provide necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population. You’ll have opportunities to advance your career through continuing education, clinical ladder progression, and leadership roles. Our executive team started their careers as therapists, and we take pride in promoting from within. We provide continuing training, systems, and proven protocols to ensure effective and compliant therapy delivery for patients and SNF partners.
Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs), operating in 38+ states across approximately 850 facilities. We offer flexible opportunities to fit your needs in location, schedule, or professional development.
Responsibilities
As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will:
- Provide Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) therapy and related services while maintaining positive interactions with facilities and clients in accordance with Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines.
- Deliver quality patient care, including screening, evaluation, treatment planning, discharge planning, and case management.
- Maintain professional conduct that reflects Reliant’s commitment to quality and service in all client interactions.
- Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding speech-language pathology therapy.
- Optimize patients' communication, cognitive-linguistic abilities, and swallowing skills through direct therapy and oversight.
- Build and strengthen the SLP therapy program.
- Enhance clinical expertise, professional, and management skills through interaction with managers, peers, self-study, and continuing education.
- Maintain a valid state license and stay updated on issues related to the profession and healthcare environment.
- Understand relevant payment models, billing guidelines, and clinically appropriate treatment delivery methods.
- Set reasonable goals and outcomes within established guidelines while ensuring compliance with infection control and environmental safety protocols.
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending English for instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Speech Language Pathology.
- Valid state Speech-Language Pathologist license (where applicable).
- Computer literacy and proficiency in clinical documentation.
- Basic internet navigation skills.
Benefits
Reliant offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
- Competitive pay packages.
- Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
- PTO Share Program and PTO Buy-Back Program.
- Annual performance reviews.
- Maternity Support Program.
- Company-sponsored continuing education courses.
- Clinical leadership support.
- Tuition Loan Repayment Program.
- Flexible schedules (full-time and PRN opportunities available).