In-House Speech-Language Pathologist | Flexible Schedule

Thearborsnursing; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

AD&D Insurance

STD Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Corporate Support

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Thearborsnursing is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house team and support residents with person-centered care. The SLP will evaluate swallowing and cognitive functions, design individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based therapy to improve function and independence.

Responsibilities include educating residents and caregivers, implementing AAC strategies, and coordinating with physicians for diagnostic procedures.

Qualifications

• Active Texas SLP license in good standing.
• Experience in SNF/long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of current treatment practices.
• Familiarity with Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.
• Ability to manage residents with different personalities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents 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.
• Provide AAC systems for individuals with severe expressive or language disorders.
• Provide training to clients, family, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert.
• Coordinate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures as ordered by physician.
• Demonstrate competent technical skills per Speech Therapy standards of practice.
• Communicate changes in resident’s condition.
• Provide accurate 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 safeguard patient information.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.

Skills

Swallowing assessment

Cognition assessment

AAC systems

Family education

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Texas Speech-Language Pathology license

SNF/Long-term care experience preferred

Knowledge of current treatment practices

Job description

Thearborsnursing is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house team and support residents with person-centered care. The SLP will evaluate swallowing and cognitive functions, design individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based therapy to improve function and independence.

Responsibilities include educating residents and caregivers, implementing AAC strategies, and coordinating with physicians for diagnostic procedures.