Flexible PRN Speech-Language Pathologist for Rehab

Choice Rehab LLC; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Healthcare of Dayton in Dayton, TX is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for PRN assignments in a Skilled Nursing Facility. The role emphasizes assessing and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders to support patient recovery and quality of life.

You will administer tests, develop treatment plans, participate in progress meetings, teach communication techniques, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the therapy team to optimize

Responsibilities

• Administer and evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.
• Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
• Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.
• Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
• Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
• Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
• Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
• Supervise or collaborate with the therapy team.

Job description

Capstone Healthcare of Dayton in Dayton, TX is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for PRN assignments in a Skilled Nursing Facility. The role emphasizes assessing and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders to support patient recovery and quality of life.

You will administer tests, develop treatment plans, participate in progress meetings, teach communication techniques, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the therapy team to optimize