Speech-Language Pathologist - Full-Time

Arbors-Healthcare-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; Rusk (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Unparalleled Corporate Support

Job summary

Arbors-Healthcare-and-Rehabilitation-Cente in Texas seeks a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house team providing person-centered care to residents.

Responsibilities include evaluating swallowing and cognitive goals, developing treatment plans, educating residents and caregivers, and coordinating with medical staff to ensure quality therapy and compliant documentation. Flexible scheduling and competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• In good standing with regulatory boards.
• SNF/Long-term care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current treatment practices.
• Familiarity with Net Health EHR system preferred.
• Ability to manage patients with diverse personalities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide AAC systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language disorders.
• Educate residents and caregivers.
• Coordinate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES).
• Document billing and clinical records accurately and timely.
• Communicate changes in resident’s condition.
• Coordinate with Restorative Nursing and care staff.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Education

Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Net Health EHR

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.