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Brightspring Home Health - Pensacola

Speech Language Pathologist

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A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.

$81,231 / year median in Illinois

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Our Company Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation Overview Make a Difference Every Day At Rehab Without Walls, our Speech-Language Pathologists provide evidence-based, person-centered care to individuals with complex neurological conditions in a supportive residential setting. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you'll help individuals improve communication, maximize independence, and achieve meaningful life goals in an environment focused on recovery and quality of life. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact and helping rebuild lives, we'd love to have you join our team! 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 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. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Salary Range USD $50.00 / Hour

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  • Health Insurance