Speech Language Pathologist- PRN
About The Position
Position Summary Join the great IN-HOUSE team at Crossview Care Center! The PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides evaluation, treatment, and management of communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders for residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Working on an as-needed basis, the SLP supports resident safety, functional independence, and quality of life through evidence-based therapy approaches. Coverage may include weekends, holidays, staff shortages, or high-census needs. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing evaluations for SNF residents. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment and resident goals. Provide evidence-based interventions for dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, voice disorders, speech intelligibility, and other communication needs. Perform bedside swallowing evaluations; provide diet recommendations and collaborate with dietary and nursing teams. Educate residents, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, safe-swallowing techniques, compensatory methods, and therapy goals. Complete documentation and billing according to state standards, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, PDPM guidelines, and facility policy. Communicate regularly with interdisciplinary team members (PT, OT, nursing, dietary, social services, physicians). Participate in care conferences and IDT meetings as needed. Ensure resident safety, proper equipment use, and cleanliness of therapy materials. Provide reliable PRN coverage during scheduled or urgent staffing needs.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP or Clinical Fellow with supervision).
- Valid CPR/BLS certification.
- Knowledge of dysphagia management and instrumental assessment interpretation (e.g., VFSS/MBSS, FEES-if applicable).
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the rehab and nursing teams.
Nice To Haves
- Previous SNF or long-term care experience preferred; familiarity with geriatric populations strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing evaluations for SNF residents.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment and resident goals.
- Provide evidence-based interventions for dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, voice disorders, speech intelligibility, and other communication needs.
- Perform bedside swallowing evaluations; provide diet recommendations and collaborate with dietary and nursing teams.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, safe-swallowing techniques, compensatory methods, and therapy goals.
- Complete documentation and billing according to state standards, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, PDPM guidelines, and facility policy.
- Communicate regularly with interdisciplinary team members (PT, OT, nursing, dietary, social services, physicians).
- Participate in care conferences and IDT meetings as needed.
- Ensure resident safety, proper equipment use, and cleanliness of therapy materials.
- Provide reliable PRN coverage during scheduled or urgent staffing needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
