Speech-Language Pathologist

Paradigm Healthcare; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Healthcare in Pasadena, TX seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with swallowing and cognitive concerns. You will develop individualized treatment plans, provide AAC support, and educate residents, families and staff.

Collaboration with medical professionals for diagnostic procedures is essential. The role requires active Texas licensure, ASHA certification, and experience in SNF/long-term care.

Qualifications

• Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA Certification in good standing.
• Experience in SNF/long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of documentation systems (Net Health EDS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve independence.
• Provide AAC systems for expressive/language disorders.
• Coordinate with other professionals for diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Provide training and education to residents, families and staff.
• Ensure accurate billing records and clinical documentation.

Skills

SNF/Long term care

Treatment practices

Net Health EDS

Patient management

Education

Texas Speech-Language Pathology License

ASHA Certification

Tools

Net Health EDS

Job description

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST***$3,200 Bouns***Position 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