Speech Language Pathologist

Ensign Services • Abilene, TX

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing rehabilitative therapy to patients upon referral for communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders following all regulatory and clinical practice requirements. This includes recovery, improvement in function and when possible, a return to a prior level of functioning. Clinical documentation will describe objective measures and justification for continued or discontinued services. This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in Speech-Language Pathology
• Must be ASHA certified (CCCs)
• Must be currently registered/licensed with applicable state

Nice To Haves

• One year’s experience in long-term care or related setting preferred
• Three years’ experience holding active CCCs prior to CFY Supervision preferred

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders, developing appropriate care plans following regulatory and clinical standards.
• Deliver rehabilitative treatment to patients with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders, ensuring compliance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes, modifying services based on patient evaluation and making referrals as needed.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to speech disorders.
• Generate comprehensive discharge summaries in adherence to regulatory and clinical requirements.

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K (Match)
• DailyPay
• Career advancement opportunities
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee discounts on entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level