PRN Speech Language Pathologist

Ashford Hall; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashford Hall in Irving, TX, is seeking a compassionate PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house rehabilitation team. The role focuses on evaluating swallowing and cognitive deficits, developing treatment plans, and delivering skilled SLP services on a PRN basis.

Responsibilities include educating residents and caregivers, implementing AAC methods, and coordinating with medical staff for procedures. Prior SNF/LTC experience and TX license with ASHA certification are required.

Qualifications

• Active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology
• ASHA Certification
• In good standing with regulatory agencies and licensing boards

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Residents' swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve independence.
• Provide AAC systems for individuals with expressive or language disorders.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers and other professionals as experts.
• Coordinate with professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician.

Skills

SNF/Long term care experience

Current knowledge of treatment

Personality management

Net Health EDS familiarity

Education

Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

Tools

Net Health EDS

Job description

Ashford Hall is seeking a compassionate PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house rehabilitation team in Irving, TX.

SLP Responsibilities:

• Evaluate Residents conditions forswallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition or Swallowing
• Education for Residents and Caregivers
• Provide skilled, medically necessaryspeech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implementindividualized treatment plans to increase client’s independence andfunctioning.
• Provide augmentative and alternativecommunication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/orlanguage comprehension disorders.
• Provide training and education toclients, family, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matterexpert.
• Coordinate and collaborate with otherprofessionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered byphysician.
• Demonstrate competent technical skillsaccording to current Speech Therapy standards of practice.
• Communicate changes in resident’scondition.
• Provide accurate and timely billingrecords and supporting clinical documentation.
• Respond to family requests andconcerns timely.
• Coordinate and provide training withRestorative Nursing and other Care staff.
• Assure resident abuse or neglect doesnot occur.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguardsfor all patient information.
• Complies with federal, state, andlocal legal and professional requirements.

SLP Skills:

• SNF/Long term care experience preferred.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation Systempreferred.
• Ability to manage patients with different types ofpersonalities.

SLP Requirements:

• Active/Valid Texas license inSpeech-Language Pathology
• Current ASHA Certification
• In good standing with all regulatoryagencies and licensing boards