SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - PRN SLP

Pate Rehabilitation; Anna (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A rehabilitation service provider in Texas is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and possess a current state license. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, assessing progress, and maintaining documentation. This position offers a chance to improve patient quality of life through evidence-based therapeutic methods.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, unrestricted license as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Requires current Basic Life Support or CPR certification.
• Minimum one year’s work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech and language disorders.
• Establish measurable goals and develop treatment plans.
• Regularly assess effectiveness of treatment plans.
• Maintain and submit required documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

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, cognitive and swallowing disorders based upon physician orders/referrals
• Completes a comprehensive evaluation based upon Physician referral using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and procedures
• Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions & contraindications
• Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
• Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient toward goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment
• Communicates patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicable
• Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment, progress of the patient and discharge from treatment
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and time-lines required 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 and Corporate Compliance programs and 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

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

About Our Line Of Business

Pate Rehabilitation, an affiliate of Rehab Without Walls, provides evidence-based physical, occupational, speech/language, and neurocognitive therapies, as well as vocational rehabilitation, to advance and accelerate patient recovery – helping individuals suffering from an acquired brain injury return to a high quality of life. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com/pate-rehab. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.