Speech-Language Pathologist - Full-Time

Heritageturnerpark; Grand Prairie, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Heritageturnerpark is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our in-house rehab team serving residents in Grand Prairie, TX. This full-time position focuses on medically necessary SLP assessments, treatment plans, and caregiver education to enhance swallowing and cognitive outcomes.

Requirements include an active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology and good standing with regulatory boards; SNF experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology
• In good standing with 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 personalities

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' swallowing or cognitive deficits
• Help residents achieve goals to improve cognition or swallowing
• Educate residents and caregivers
• Provide skilled, medically necessary SLP assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide AAC systems for individuals with severe expressive/language disorders
• Train clients, families, and other professionals as a subject matter expert
• Coordinate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician
• Demonstrate competent techniques according to SLP standards of practice
• Communicate changes in residents' condition
• Provide accurate billing records and clinical documentation
• Respond to family requests and concerns timely
• Coordinate training with Restorative Nursing and care staff
• Ensure resident safety and confidentiality
• Comply with laws and professional requirements

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Patient management

Clinical assessment

Tools

Net Health EDS

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.