In-House Speech-Language Pathologist — Geriatric Rehab

Creative Solutions In HealthCare; Rusk (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Ancillary policies: AD&D/STD/Cancer

Whole and Term Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Immediate 401(k)

Unparalleled Corporate Support

Job summary

Creative Solutions In HealthCare in Texas is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house rehab team serving residents with person-centered care. You will conduct evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and provide AAC strategies to enhance communication and swallowing functions.

Ideal candidates hold an active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology, with long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology
• In good standing with regulatory agencies
• SNF/Long term care experience preferred
• Knowledge of current treatment practices
• Ability to manage residents with different personalities

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' swallowing or cognitive deficits
• Help residents improve cognition or swallowing
• Educate residents and caregivers
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase independence and functioning
• Provide AAC systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language disorders
• Provide training to clients, family, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert
• Coordinate diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician
• Demonstrate competent clinical 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

Effective communication

Clinical assessment

AAC expertise

Education

Texas Speech-Language Pathology License

Tools

Net Health Electronic Documentation System

Job description

Creative Solutions In HealthCare in Texas is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house rehab team serving residents with person-centered care. You will conduct evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and provide AAC strategies to enhance communication and swallowing functions.

Ideal candidates hold an active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology, with long-term care experience preferred.