PRN Speech Language Pathologist Savoy TX

OPCO Skilled Management; Savoy (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Rehab Group is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders in our Skilled Nursing facility in Texas. The role focuses on intelligibility, augmentative devices, and safe swallowing strategies, with a patient-centered care approach.

The position emphasizes collaboration with therapists and physicians to implement effective treatment plans and ensure high-quality rehab services for residents along the continuum of

Qualifications

• Direct patient care across speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Follows professional standards and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and documentation according to guidelines.
• Provides professional treatment for speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing, and cognitive disorders.
• Plans activities and provides therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
• Develops treatment plans and progresses patients according to physician orders and care plans.
• Collaborates with other therapists and healthcare team members.

Skills

SLP

Speech Therapy

Job description

Continuum Rehab Group provides in-house therapy with Skilled Nursing facilities in Texas, New Mexico, Indiana, Arizona, and Missouri!

$55-$65

Are you a therapist looking to do the work you love, be yourself, and make an impact in the lives of residents along the continuum of care? What about job flexibility, an upbeat work environment, and a support system who values your growth professionally and personally? At CRG, our commitment to our employees and residents provides the foundation of our organization. A therapist-friendly atmosphere, inclusion, integrity, and employee development are the pinnacles of the CRG culture.

We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.

Position Description

Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with deficits within the covered scope of an SLP. Evaluation and treatment are focused on increasing intelligibility of speech, using alternative or augmentative devices to facilitate better communication of wants and needs, addressing cognitive functions, and receptive-expressive language,

and improving swallowing safety through oral exercises and diet texture modification.

Principal Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and documentation according to the company guidelines and professional standards.
• Provides professional treatment while using therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing, and cognitive disorders.
• Plans activities and provides therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop a treatment plan, including short-term and long-term goals, consistent with physician orders and appropriate for the patient's overall medical condition.
• Carry out patient care plans or portions thereof, determining appropriate progression of patients within real of the established care plan.
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Participate in patient care planning.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills of administering standardized speech/language assessments, conducting swallowing evaluations, developing treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress.
• Collaborate with an occupational therapist, physical therapist, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team relative to individual patient treatment programs and progress.
• Document patient evaluations, treatment progress notes, and discharge summaries for the patient's medical records promptly as defined by the department policy manual.
• Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Ensures the delivery of quality rehab services in the SNF.
• Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, caregivers, customers, physicians, and co-workers.
• Maintain Compliance with Compliance Program and plan, adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct.
• Work with the facility and organizations on case management needs and requirements.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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