Speech-Language Pathologist - Full-Time

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

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

We are looking for a SLP to 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 clients 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 residents 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.