Speech Language Pathologist-PRN

Description

The Speech/Language Pathologist provides competent, courteous, and respectful evaluation, treatment, and supervision of patients for difficulties in communicating, problem solving, cognitive processing, and swallowing as outlined by ASHA and licensure laws in the respective state. The candidate communicates with families, physicians, and other healthcare team members while maintaining impeccable, professional documentation of services in the medical record. The Speech/Language Pathologist also conducts in‑service training for facility staff on ongoing restorative and functional maintenance programs.

This position reports to the Therapy Program Manager and ultimately the Director of Operations. CRI Speech/Language Pathologists model and promote competent, courteous, and professional services to internal and external customers to develop and maintain a competitive advantage. They maintain career development through continuing education, training opportunities, and networking. The successful candidate will have a passion for demonstrating the CRI values of Commitment, Respect, and Integrity in providing therapy to patients.

• PTO
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Savings Account
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Clinically Relevant CEUs
• Emerging Leaders Program
• Positive and Supportive Company Culture
• Therapist Owned and Operated
• Corporate Discounts – Verizon Wireless, Dell, more

• Evaluate patients for rehabilitation services within 24 to 48 hours of physician’s orders.
• Develop effective treatment plans.
• Treat patients according to the treatment plan of care.
• Communicate with physicians, clinical managers, and other healthcare team members, patients and/or families, and facility staff any pertinent information concerning patient’s progress, problems, and plans.
• Participate in Care Conference Meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Participate in in‑service training programs for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, treatment notes, progress notes, provide objective input for discharge summaries, and complete daily billing of services per policy and procedure.
• Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance programs.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Achieve or exceed the minimum productivity standard established by CRI.
• Recommend any needed equipment to the appropriate personnel to facilitate improved delivery of clinical services.
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Act as a clinical supervisor for affiliating Speech/Language Pathology graduate clinicians from area universities and colleges.
• Comply with state‑specific Speech Pathology licensure standards.
• Maintain an organized working environment.
• Consistently portray the mission, vision, core values, cornerstones, and professional image of Concept Rehab, exercising good judgment in the performance of the job.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Strong relationship skills, strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, outstanding oral and written communications, problem‑solving, analytical and critical evaluation skills, technology skills, cultural awareness, ethical practice, ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, and maintenance of confidentiality.

• Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology
• Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Licensed in the state(s) where services are provided to practice as a Speech/Language Pathologist