Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Adult Neuro Rehab / TBI / Cognitive Rehabilitation

Confidential Search Sacramento, CA

Full-Time $110,000-$145,000 DOE + Sign-On Bonus

Adult Neuro Rehabilitation Outpatient Brain Injury Program

4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote (Fridays) Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

About the Opportunity

Join a fast-growing, clinician-led private practice specializing in adult neuro rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and cognitive-communication disorders.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced SLP to step into a lead clinical role in a structured brain injury rehabilitation program, serving as the primary on-site Speech-Language Pathologist within a multidisciplinary team including psychology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

This program focuses on post-acute rehabilitation, cognitive recovery, and functional reintegration, including return-to-work outcomes for individuals with acquired brain injury.

Ideal candidates are experienced in adult neuro rehab, cognitive-linguistic therapy, and functional cognitive rehabilitation in outpatient or post-acute settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a structured 5-week workers' compensation brain injury rehabilitation program
• Provide individual and group therapy (up to 8 patients per group) focused on cognitive-communication recovery
• Conduct comprehensive cognitive-linguistic evaluations and treatment planning
• Treat deficits in:
• Executive function
• Attention and concentration
• Memory and recall
• Processing speed
• Problem-solving and reasoning
• Perform assessments using tools such as:
• MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment)
• RBANS (Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status)
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary neuro rehab team
• Support functional cognitive rehabilitation and community reintegration
• Contribute to program development and clinical pathway design

What Makes This Role Unique

• Lead role as primary SLP in a dedicated neuro rehab program
• High-impact caseload focused on TBI, ABI, and cognitive rehabilitation
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration (SLP + OT + PT + Psychology)
• Structured outpatient program with clear clinical pathways
• Opportunity to shape and grow a specialized brain injury program
• Work-life balance with remote Fridays for documentation/admin work
• Meaningful focus on functional recovery and return-to-work outcomes

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Active California Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license
• CFY candidates considered (strong neuro experience required)

Must have experience in one or more of the following:

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) rehabilitation
• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Adult neuro rehabilitation
• Cognitive-communication disorders
• Post-acute rehabilitation or inpatient rehab (IRF experience a plus)
• Workers' compensation or occupational rehabilitation settings
• Experience treating:
• Executive function deficits
• Attention and memory disorders
• Functional cognitive impairment
• Comfortable working onsite 4 days per week in Los Gatos area
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance (non-remote role)
• Familiarity with MoCA and/or RBANS strongly preferred
• Spanish bilingual is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• $110,000 - $145,000 base salary (DOE)
• Sign-on bonus available
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing Education (CEU) support
• Structured remote Fridays

Location Requirement

This is an on-site clinical leadership role (4 days/week) based in the Sacramento, CA area. Candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance.

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