PRN Speech Therapist - Skilled Nursing, Team Environment

Cross Healthcare Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Vista Ridge Senior Care is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver therapy for short-term and long-term residents. The in-house therapy team emphasizes small caseloads and up-to-date equipment to optimize patient time.

You will develop plans of care, screen patients, document progress, and train families and caregivers, while upholding safety and infection prevention in the rehab area. CEU and licensure reimbursements are offered for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas SLP licensure (not CFY)
• Experience in skilled nursing setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Speech Therapy plan of care for facility residents and short-term patients.
• Assist as needed with patient screens for Speech Therapy.
• Communicate progress and any barriers toward SLP goals with interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete timely Speech therapy documentation in compliance with regulatory, licensing, facility, and payor requirements.
• Assist with maintaining rehab gym equipment and treatment area safely, infection prevention.
• Provide and document patient, family, and caregiver training regarding plan of care and follow-up.
• Maintain productivity standards as expected by the Director of Rehab or Administrator.

Skills

Team communication

Documentation

Infection control

Education

Texas SLP licensure

Job description

Vista Ridge Senior Care is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver therapy for short-term and long-term residents. The in-house therapy team emphasizes small caseloads and up-to-date equipment to optimize patient time.

You will develop plans of care, screen patients, document progress, and train families and caregivers, while upholding safety and infection prevention in the rehab area. CEU and licensure reimbursements are offered for full-time staff.