Speech-Language Pathologist - Full-Time

Lake Lodge Nursing and Rehabilitation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Ancillary policies

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k)

Corporate support

Job summary

Lake Lodge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Texas is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house team of professionals delivering person-centered care to residents to achieve positive outcomes.

You will evaluate swallowing and cognitive abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, provide AAC solutions, educate residents and caregivers, and collaborate with the care team to support communication and feeding goals. SNF experience and Texas licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• SNF/Long term care experience preferred.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Help residents in their goals to improve cognition or swallowing.
• Education for residents and caregivers.
• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments and develop/implement individualized treatment plans to increase client’s independence and functioning.
• Provide 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 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.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Team collaboration

Tools

Net Health electronic documentation system

Job description

We have an amazing opportunity for aFull-Time Speech Language Pathologist!

We are looking for aSLPto join our in-house team of outstanding professionals that service our residents through person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes!

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Ancillary policies including AD&D, STD, Cardiac, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement
• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Immediate 401(k)
• Unparalleled Corporate Support

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition or Swallowing
• Education for Residents and Caregivers
• Provide 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.

Requirements

• Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
• SNF/Long term care experience preferred.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.

Career Advantages

• In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!
• New Grads welcome to apply!
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits!
• Flexible Schedules!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.