Speech-Language Pathologist

Paradigm Healthcare; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate residents for swallowing and cognitive deficits and to develop individualized treatment plans. The role includes providing AAC systems, education to families, and coordinating with care staff to ensure high-quality care.

In this on-site position, you will document services, support restorative goals, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a healthcare facility.

Qualifications

• Active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current ASHA Certification.
• Experience in SNF/long-term care preferred.
• Ability to manage patients with different personalities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Provide skilled SLP assessments and individualized treatment plans.
• Provide AAC systems for severe expressive or language disorders.
• Coordinate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures.
• Document services and billing records; communicate changes in residents' condition.

Skills

SNF/Long-term care experience

Knowledge of treatment practices

Net Health EHR

Patient management

Education

ASHA Certification

Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Net Health Documentation System

Job description

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTPosition SummaryIn keeping with our organization’s goals, this position is responsible for evaluating and treating residents as well as communicating with residents and team members. The therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record and conducts in-services and training for residents and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits.Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition or SwallowingEducation for Residents and CaregiversProvide 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.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. There will be scheduled times of work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented, continuously improved, and monitored.Work Environment and Physical DemandsThis position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to variouslocations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties.SLP Skills:SNF/Long term care experience preferred.Current knowledge of treatment practicesKnowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.SLP Requirements:Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language PathologyCurrent ASHA CertificationIn good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards