Impactful SLP for Senior Care - Flexible Schedule

Grace Pointe Wellness; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Ancillary policies (AD&D, STD, Cardiac

Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Con

Life Insurance

Job summary

Grace Pointe Wellness is seeking a Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house team serving residents with person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes.

The role involves evaluations of swallowing and cognitive function, development of individualized treatment plans, and collaboration with caregivers and other professionals. Texas licensure and SNF/long-term care experience are preferred, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• In good standing with regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• SNF/Long term care experience preferred.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices.
• Ability to manage patients with different 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 and develop/implement individualized treatment plans to increase independence.
• Provide AAC systems for individuals with severe expressive/language comprehension disorders.
• Provide training and education to clients, families, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert.
• Coordinate 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.
• Ensure resident abuse or neglect does not occur.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.

Education

Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Net Health Electronic Documentation System

Job description

Grace Pointe Wellness is seeking a Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house team serving residents with person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes.

The role involves evaluations of swallowing and cognitive function, development of individualized treatment plans, and collaboration with caregivers and other professionals. Texas licensure and SNF/long-term care experience are preferred, with competitive compensation and benefits.