In-House Speech-Language Pathologist | Flexible Schedules

Sunflower Park Health Care; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

STD

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Unparalleled Corporate Support

Job summary

Sunflower Park Health Care in Texas is seeking a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate residents' swallowing and cognitive needs and to develop individualized treatment plans.

You will provide AAC systems, educate residents and caregivers, coordinate with healthcare professionals, ensure accurate documentation, and uphold confidentiality while complying with laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Active 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.
• 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, and local legal and professional requirements.

Skills

Swallowing assessment

Cognition assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Tools

Net Health Electronic Documentation System

Job description

Sunflower Park Health Care in Texas is seeking a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate residents' swallowing and cognitive needs and to develop individualized treatment plans.

You will provide AAC systems, educate residents and caregivers, coordinate with healthcare professionals, ensure accurate documentation, and uphold confidentiality while complying with laws and regulations.