Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN
About The Position
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides person-centered speech and language therapy services to residents as part of an in-house rehabilitation team. The role evaluates swallowing and cognitive conditions, supports residents in improving cognition and swallowing, and provides medically necessary assessments and individualized treatment plans intended to increase independence and functioning. The SLP also provides augmentative and alternative communication systems when needed, educates and trains residents, families, caregivers, and other professionals, and coordinates with professionals on physician-ordered diagnostic swallowing procedures. The position requires timely communication about changes in residents’ conditions, accurate billing and clinical documentation, responsiveness to family concerns, protection of confidential information, and compliance with applicable legal and professional requirements. This is a per diem (PRN) opportunity. New graduates are welcome to apply.
Requirements
- Active and valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current ASHA certification.
- Be in 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 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 work toward goals to improve cognition or swallowing.
- Provide education to 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, families, 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 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.
- Assure that resident abuse or neglect does not occur.
- Observe confidentiality and safeguard patient information.
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Flexible schedules.
- In-house rehabilitation team (non-contracted).
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