Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Vidor Health & Rehab•Vidor, TX

22d

About The Position

We are seeking a Per Diem (PRN) Speech-Language Pathologist to join an in-house team providing person-centered care to residents. The role provides medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments and individualized treatment plans designed to improve residents’ independence and functioning, with a focus on cognition and swallowing. The Speech-Language Pathologist also provides education and training to residents, clients, families, caregivers, and other professionals, and collaborates with clinical staff and other professionals to support resident care. The employer welcomes new graduates and offers in-house rehabilitation, competitive compensation, and flexible schedules. The employer states that it is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

Active, valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
Current ASHA certification.
Good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.

Nice To Haves

Skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care experience.
Current knowledge of treatment practices.
Knowledge of the Net Health Electronic Documentation System.
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.

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, families, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert.
Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals on physician-ordered diagnostic swallowing procedures, including MBSS and FEES.
Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice.
Communicate changes in residents’ conditions.
Maintain 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 safeguard patient information.
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.