Flexible Schedule SLP: Cognitive & Swallowing Specialist

Landmark Of Plano Rehabilitation And Nursing Center; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Ancillary policies including AD&D, STD

Whole and Term Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Immediate 401(k)

Unparalleled Corporate Support

Job summary

Hireology is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house team serving residents with person-centered care to improve swallowing and cognition. The role involves evaluations, developing treatment plans, and educating residents and caregivers in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities include AAC implementation, collaboration with other professionals, and ensuring compliance with standards of practice, documentation accuracy, and timely billing.

Qualifications

• Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology
• SNF/Long term care experience preferred
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition or Swallowing
• Education for Residents and Caregivers
• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client's independence and functioning.
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders.
• Provide training and education to clients, family, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician.
• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice.
• Communicate changes in resident's condition.
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation.
• Respond to family requests and concerns timely.
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff.
• Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information.
• Complies with federal, state or local legal and professional requirements.

Job description

Hireology is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house team serving residents with person-centered care to improve swallowing and cognition. The role involves evaluations, developing treatment plans, and educating residents and caregivers in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities include AAC implementation, collaboration with other professionals, and ensuring compliance with standards of practice, documentation accuracy, and timely billing.