SPEECH PATHOLOGIST REHAB UNIT (FT)

PSN Services LLC•Carrollton, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and/or auditory processing disorders in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The SLP will also be responsible for completing GG (Functional Abilities and Goals) scoring as part of the IRF-PAI (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility – Patient Assessment Instrument) to track patient progress and meet CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) compliance requirements.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Current state SLP license (or eligible).
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA (or in CFY year).
Strong dysphagia management skills.
Ability to handle fast-paced, medically complex cases (ICU, stroke, trauma).
Knowledge of CMS guidelines, IRF compliance, and hospital protocols.
Proficiency in EMR systems (EPIC, Cerner, Meditech).

Nice To Haves

MBSS/FEES preferred but not always required.
LSVT LOUD, MBSImP, or FEES certification.
Experience with trach/vent patients.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations for patients with dysphagia (including clinical swallow evaluations, FEES, or MBSS if certified), aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia (stroke, TBI, neurodegenerative diseases), cognitive-communication deficits (delirium, post-ICU recovery, dementia), tracheostomy patients (speech & swallow rehab), and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) needs.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PT/OT, respiratory therapy, and case management/social worker for coordinated care.
Educate patients, families, and medical staff on swallowing precautions, communication strategies, and safe diet recommendations.
Educate patients and families on home safety based on goals of rehab stay.
Train caregivers and provide guidance on post-discharge exercises and adaptive strategies.
Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss patient progress and discharge planning.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other therapists.
Adjust treatment plans based on patient response and medical status.
Complete GG functional scoring (Section GG of IRF-PAI) for admission, discharge, and periodic intervals.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical record.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review GG scores and adjust care plans.
Maintain compliance with Medicare, Joint Commission, and facility documentation standards.