Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN
About The Position
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides person-centered speech and language therapy to residents as part of an in-house rehabilitation team. The role evaluates swallowing and cognitive deficits, develops and delivers individualized treatment plans, and supports residents in improving cognition, swallowing, independence, and functioning. The SLP also provides education and training to residents, families, caregivers, and other professionals; collaborates with clinicians on diagnostic swallowing procedures; and maintains clinical documentation and billing records. This is a per diem (PRN) position. New graduates are welcome to apply.
Requirements
- Active, valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current ASHA certification.
- Good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
- Current knowledge of treatment practices.
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
Nice To Haves
- SNF or long-term care experience preferred.
- Knowledge of the Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
- Help residents pursue goals to improve cognition or swallowing.
- Educate residents and caregivers.
- Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments and develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase clients’ independence and functioning.
- Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders.
- Provide training and education to clients, family members, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals on physician-ordered diagnostic swallowing procedures, including MBSS and FEES.
- Demonstrate competent technical skills in accordance with current Speech Therapy standards of practice.
- Communicate changes in residents’ conditions.
- Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation.
- Respond to family requests and concerns in a timely manner.
- Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other care staff.
- Ensure resident abuse or neglect does not occur.
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient information.
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible schedules
- In-house rehabilitation (non-contracted)
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