Speech Language Pathologist

Description

Innovate Rehab and Wellness has been a leading provider of skilled health care services for over 25 years. As a proud therapist and veteran owned company, our goal is to offer industry leading patient care from industry leading clinicians. We invite speech language pathologists interested in taking control of their careers to contact us to experience the difference.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. The SLP will assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders, helping individuals improve their speech, language, cognitive-communication, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to address patient needs.
• Provide therapy sessions focusing on articulation, cognitive-communication, and swallowing difficulties.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on techniques to enhance communication and swallowing function.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including occupational and physical therapists, physicians, and nursing staff, to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.
• Stay current with best practices and advancements in speech-language pathology.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Active Speech-Language Pathology license in Missouri.
• Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association  (ASHA) (preferred).
• Experience: Prior experience in speech therapy (preferred but not required).
• Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and patient-care skills.
• Certifications: CPR certification (preferred).

Work Environment

• Full-time or PRN (as-needed) role available.
• Work settings may include hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, or home health environments.
• Requires adaptability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a care team.

Full Time Benefits

• Up to 30 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical (Day 1)
• Dental (Day 1)
• Vision (Day 1)
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• Dependent life insurance
• Group accident and critical illness
• Flexible Scheduling!  

Part-time and PRN opportunities also available!

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• ASHA Certification
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to navigate electronic documentation.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plan and treatment delivery in accordance with the patient's need and physician's direction within the post-acute setting.
• Other duties as assigned, within scope of practice
• Communication with interdisciplinary team with focus on case managing patient's needs, not minutes!