Speech-Language Pathologist - Full-Time

Lampstand Nursing And Rehabilitation • Bryan, TX

21d

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join an in-house team providing person-centered care to residents and supporting positive outcomes. The role provides medically necessary speech and language therapy, including assessment and individualized treatment to improve residents’ independence and functioning. The position also involves supporting swallowing and cognitive goals, providing education and training to residents, caregivers, families, and care staff, and collaborating with other professionals.

Requirements

• Active, valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• 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

• Skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care experience.
• Knowledge of the Net Health Electronic Documentation System.

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.
• Train and educate clients, family members, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals on diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by a physician.
• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to 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.
• Help 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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Ancillary policies including AD&D, STD, cardiac, cancer, critical illness, and hospital confinement coverage
• Whole and term life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Immediate 401(k)
• Unparalleled corporate support
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed