Speech-Language Pathologist - Full-Time

Madisonville Care Center • Madisonville, TX

10d

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist joins an in-house rehabilitation team providing person-centered care to residents. The role evaluates and treats swallowing, cognitive, speech, and language needs; develops individualized treatment plans; and supports residents in improving independence and functioning. The position also involves educating residents, families, caregivers, and other professionals; coordinating with clinical colleagues; maintaining documentation and billing records; and protecting resident safety and confidentiality. New graduates are welcome to apply.

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 work toward goals to improve cognition or swallowing.
• Educate residents and caregivers.
• Provide medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments and develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase residents’ 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 diagnostic swallowing procedures, including MBSS and FEES, as ordered by a physician.
• Demonstrate competent technical skills consistent 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.
• Help ensure resident abuse or neglect does not occur.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguards for 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.
• In-house rehabilitation (non-contracted).

What This Job Offers

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