In-House Speech-Language Pathologist — Flexible Schedule

Interlochen-Health-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Corporate Support

Job summary

Interlochen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Texas is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support residents with person-centered care and positive outcomes. The role involves screening and treating swallowing and cognitive deficits, educating residents and caregivers, and delivering medically necessary therapy with customized plans.

Responsibilities include AAC implementation, collaboration with physicians for procedures, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• In good standing with regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• SNF/Long term care experience preferred.

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, and local legal and professional requirements.

Education

Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Interlochen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Texas is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support residents with person-centered care and positive outcomes. The role involves screening and treating swallowing and cognitive deficits, educating residents and caregivers, and delivering medically necessary therapy with customized plans.

Responsibilities include AAC implementation, collaboration with physicians for procedures, and documentation.