Speech Language Pathologist

BrightSpring Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, and cognitive disorders. The role focuses on establishing goals and developing tailored treatment plans to maximize each patient’s communication abilities.

You will manage goals and data in Catalyst, train ABA staff on SLP objectives, and ensure timely documentation for compliance and billing. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted SLP license in the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support / CPR certification as required by state.
• At least one year of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, and cognitive disorders.
• Establish measurable goals and develop treatment plans to maximize abilities.
• Manage goals and data tracking within the Catalyst application.
• Train ABA staff to support patient-specific SLP goals.
• Communicate patient progress to the treatment team and family as applicable.
• Maintain and submit evaluation, treatment, discharge, and billing documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Tools

Catalyst

Job description

Job Description

OverviewThis role may occasionally go into the office. Candidate should live in or near Lynnwood, Renton or Bellingham.Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities

• Performs the evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language and cognitive disordersReviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions & contraindicationsEstablishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of speech, language and cognitive abilities with a focus on selecting goals that compliment/supplement the goals written by the BCBA.
• Manage goals and data tracking in Catalyst application
• Trains ABA staff on how to accurately and effectively support patient specific SLP goals
• Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towardgoals and the need for modifying goals or treatment
• Communicates patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, school, outside service provider, person receiving services, family members, as applicable
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment, discharge and billing documentation in the format and time-linesrequired by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act, Corporate Compliance programs, appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills
• Communicates weekly updates to the BCBA regarding student's SLP goals, progress, barriers, etc
• Manages scheduling for all SLP therapy sessions and communicates these times to the clinic staff

Qualifications

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from a college or university with accredited Speech Language Pathology program
• Current, unrestricted license as an Speech Language Pathologist by state in which practicing
• Current Basic Life Support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
• A minimum of one year’s work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury required
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail