Speech Language Pathologist / SLP - PRN

BrightSpring Health Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid hourly for direct therapy and documentation

Drive time paid with mileage reimbursement

Access to educational programs and professional growth pathways

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (PRN/Flexible) in Austin, TX. This role involves providing adult neurorehabilitation in home and community settings, ensuring the application of knowledge in rehabilitation techniques.

The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree, valid license, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and the treatment team. The position offers a flexible schedule tailored to your lifestyle, alongside clinical autonomy and impactful patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program.
• Valid Speech Language Pathology license in the state(s) of practice.
• Current CPR Certification in accordance with state regulations.
• Minimum one year’s work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
• Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team and family members.

Skills

Communication skills

Rehabilitation techniques

Fine motor skills

Lifting and transferring patients

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Valid Speech Language Pathology license

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist (PRN/Flexible) – Austin, TX - Rehab Without Walls Neurorehabilitation

What you'll do:

• Practice beyond the clinic. Provide 1:1, adult neurorehabilitation in patients’ homes and community settings.
• Serve as the 'primary treating SLP' from evaluation through discharge.
• Design a flexible work schedule that fits your lifestyle. (Ideal candidates seeking ~15 hrs/week across 3 days per week).
• Minimum 2 years' experience preferred in neurorehab

What you'll receive:

• Flexible schedule designed by you
• Clinical autonomy and meaningful patient impact
• Paid hourly for both direct therapy and indirect time (documentation/communication)
• Drive time paid at your clinical rate + mileage reimbursement
• No weekend shifts
• Collaborative, team-based neuro-rehab model with co-treat opportunities
• Access to educational programs and professional growth pathways

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans of patients with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders
• Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
• Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
• Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes

Qualifications

What you will need:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program
• Valid Speech Language Pathology license in the state(s) of practice
• Current CPR Certification in accordance with 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 preferred
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients.