Speech Language Pathologist

The Legacy Senior Communities; Plano (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical and Dental coverage

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

The Legacy Senior Communities in Plano, TX seeks a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to plan and implement progressive therapy to improve residents’ functional, cognitive, and communication abilities in a compassionate, compliant care setting.

You will collaborate with a care team, document progress, and ensure treatment aligns with standards and accrediting requirements; NBCOT certification and Texas licensure are required as well as geriatrics experience.

Qualifikationen

• Must have completed an accredited Speech Language Pathologist program.
• Active NBCOT certification and Texas licensure required.
• Experience in geriatrics or hospital rehab settings preferred.

Aufgaben

• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate a progressive therapy program.
• Review patient history and screenings, document assessments.
• Communicate treatment plans and progress with family and care team.
• Collaborate with health care team for discharge planning and timely care.
• Document daily interventions and outcomes, re-assess as needed.

Ausbildung

BS in Speech Language Pathology

NBCOT certification

Texas state licensure

Jobbeschreibung

About The Legacy Difference

From one generation to the next, The Legacy Senior Communities has been here to care for our Jewish seniors. Today, the not-for-profit LSC remains steadfast to its Jewish values, but has evolved to serve Dallas seniors of all faiths. Through strong leadership and innovation, LSC is committed to meeting the changing needs of seniors and their families and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehab, in-home care, and hospice.

Our Values

Excellence is an ongoing process, and we pledge to invest in the pursuit of excellence in care, practice, and facilities so that the residents and clients, their families, and our team members experience outstanding quality and service in their interactions with us.

Compassionate Care goes beyond treatment and proficiency to the heart of our mission and devote ourselves to caring for and about our residents and clients, their families, and our team members with empathy, warmth, and respect.

Integrity is vital to creating and maintaining authentic relationships. We commit to the alignment and transparency of our words, behaviors, and actions across our organization.

Jewish Values & Culture are inherent in everything we do. Respect, dignity, mindfulness, and generosity are hallmarks of Jewish values, and we dedicate ourselves to nurturing meaningful relationships, aligning with Jewish culture and traditions throughout our communities.

About the Role

The Speech Language Pathologist will plan, organize, implement and evaluate a progressive therapy program geared to improvement of member’s, resident’s or patient’s physical functions, psychological, social and economic wellbeing. Follow community guidelines, objectives and policies to maintain standards of treatment consistent with legal and accrediting requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Upon receiving ST orders, review member, resident or patient’s history and completes thorough assessment, including precautions.
• Upon receiving ST screening request, review member, resident or patient’s current situation and screens individual for intervention.
• Communicate assessment/ screening results to member, resident or patient and appropriate family and/or staff.
• Complete required assessment/screening documentation.
• Identify and prioritize needs based on assessment and establish appropriate plan with goals.
• Communicate treatment plan and goals to member, resident or patient and family.
• Collaborate with health care team members to begin planning for appropriate and timely discharge or transfer.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize treatment procedures according to member, resident or patient’s needs and MD requests.
• Implement interventions according to plan of care.
• Communicate purpose of treatment procedures to member, resident or patient/family according to level of understanding and modify plan accordingly.
• Communicate treatment plan/appropriate interventions with assistants, initially and ongoing.
• Communicate ongoing treatment issues/plan to interdisciplinary health care team members.
• Complete required documentation regarding daily intervention.
• Review and evaluate effectiveness of interventions toward achieving patient outcomes
• Document appropriate reassessment and changes in plan of care.
• Communicate significant changes in intervention to member, resident or patient /family and health care team members.

Education Requirements and Experience

• Must have current physical examination showing freedom from certain types of communicable diseases.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathologist program with a BS degree.
• Must be approved and hold a valid certification by the NBCOT and state of Texas.
• Must have fieldwork experience in geriatrics or hospital acute/sub-acute/rehab.
• Must have current Cardio Pulmonary Recitation Card (CPR) issued by recognized provider such as American Heart Association or American Red Cross that includes hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment or be able to obtain CPR training and card within 30‑days of hire date.

We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental coverage for you and your family (FTE)
• Paid time off accrual from Day 1 (FTE)
• Build your future with a 403(b)-retirement plan

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The Legacy Senior Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance

Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.