Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation·Santa Cruz, California
Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in home and community settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and effective patient outcomes from evaluation through discharge.
Our Company Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation Overview Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Flexible / PRN Rehab Without Walls® Neurorehabilitation | Santa Cruz, CA Bring Therapy Into Real Life and Make a Lasting Impact Rehab Without Walls® is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to join our neurorehabilitation team in a flexible, PRN primary therapist role.
This opportunity allows you to work closely with a small caseload (approximately 10–20 hours per week; 2–3 clients) and support patients from initial evaluation through discharge, delivering meaningful care where life actually happens.
Who We’re Looking For: An experienced SLP interested in serving as the primary therapist throughout the full episode of care.
A clinician passionate about functional, real-world rehabilitation in homes, schools, workplaces, and community settings.
Someone ready to go beyond staged environments—supporting clients with everyday activities like cooking in their own kitchen, navigating grocery stores, dining out, enjoying outdoor activities, and returning to work.
A professional who thrives with autonomy while valuing collaboration with a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
What You’ll Receive: Flexible Schedule Created by You – Design a workweek that fits your lifestyle.
Hourly Pay – Compensation for your time, not just visits.
In-Person, 1:1 Therapy with the ability to complete documentation and communication from home.
Continuity of Care as the primary therapist from evaluation through discharge.
Team Collaboration & Co-Treat Opportunities Drive Time Paid at Your Clinical Rate plus Mileage Reimbursement No Weekend Shifts Educational Program Access Growth & Advancement Opportunities
What you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to: 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
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 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. Additional Job Information Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions Ability to lift 50 pounds Moving, lifting, or transferring of 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
USD $60.00 - $70.00 / Hour
Requires a Master's degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program and a valid state license. Candidates must have at least one year of professional experience and current CPR certification.
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