Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) - The Crossings
METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES•League City, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Methodist Retirement Communities (MRC) is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, voice, fluency, and swallowing needs among older adults. The role helps residents express themselves, connect with others, and participate more confidently in everyday life. MRC is a nonprofit, faith-based organization serving Texas seniors, guided by the values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited speech-language pathology program.
- Current, unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state of Texas.
- A genuine love for serving older adults and preserving their voice, connection, dignity, and safety.
- Strong clinical reasoning, observation, and decision-making skills.
- Clear, compassionate communication with residents, families, and interdisciplinary partners.
- A patient and encouraging teaching style that helps residents and caregivers use new strategies.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, preferred as applicable to the position.
- Two to three years of experience in skilled nursing, senior living, or a related setting.
- Experience with geriatric swallowing or cognitive-communication treatment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate speech, language, voice, fluency, cognition, and swallowing function using appropriate assessment methods.
- Interpret assessment findings, medical history, and relevant diagnostic results to identify functional needs.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with meaningful, measurable goals.
- Provide evidence-based therapy for communication, cognitive-linguistic, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment strategies to support the best possible outcomes.
- Educate residents, families, caregivers, and team members on communication techniques, swallowing strategies, and safety recommendations.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing, dietary, rehabilitation, and other interdisciplinary partners.
- Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge documentation accurately and on time.
