Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Matagorda Nursing & Rehabilitation Center•Bay City, TX

36d

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) joins an in-house team of professionals serving residents through person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes. The role provides skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments and develops and implements individualized treatment plans to improve residents’ independence and functioning, particularly in cognition and swallowing. The position is per diem (PRN), and flexible schedules are offered. The SLP also provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems when appropriate, educates and trains residents, families, caregivers, and other professionals, and collaborates with clinical colleagues on diagnostic swallowing procedures as ordered by a physician. The role maintains clinical documentation and billing records, communicates changes in residents’ conditions, responds to family concerns, protects confidential information, and complies with legal and professional requirements. The employer states that it is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on legally protected grounds.

Requirements

Active, valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
Current ASHA certification.
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.
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, including MBSS and 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.
Observe confidentiality and safeguard patient information.
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.