Speech-Language Pathologist — Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Lubbock Health Care Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Corporate Support

Job summary

Lubbock Health Care Center seeks a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our in-house rehab team, delivering skilled assessments and individualized plans for residents' communication and swallowing needs.

We emphasize person-centered care, collaboration with caregivers, and education for residents and staff. A Texas license is required; SNF/long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• SNF/Long-term care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current treatment practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Help residents improve cognition or swallowing.
• Educate residents and caregivers.
• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide AAC systems for severe expressive or language disorders.
• Coordinate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures.
• Communicate changes in residents' condition and maintain documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality and comply with laws and professional requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Tools

Net Health

Job description

Lubbock Health Care Center seeks a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our in-house rehab team, delivering skilled assessments and individualized plans for residents' communication and swallowing needs.

We emphasize person-centered care, collaboration with caregivers, and education for residents and staff. A Texas license is required; SNF/long-term care experience is preferred.