What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist PRN position at INNOVATE REHAB AND WELLNESS?
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 occupational therapists interested in taking control of their careers to contact us to experience the difference.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team on an as-needed basis. In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders, helping individuals improve their speech, language, and overall quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct evaluations to diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Provide therapy for patients with 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 and timely documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.
- Stay current with best practices, research, and advancements in speech-language pathology.
- Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Active and valid 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
- PRN (as-needed) role with flexible scheduling options.
- Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Ability to work independently and provide high-quality, evidence-based care.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
- Opportunity to work in diverse patient care settings.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.