Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Matagordanr; Bay City, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive compensation

New grads welcome

Job summary

Matagordanr is seeking a Per Diem SLP to join our in-house team serving residents in a long-term care setting. You will evaluate swallowing and cognitive deficits, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement AAC as needed.

You will educate residents and caregivers, coordinate with other professionals for procedures, and ensure compliance with standards while maintaining confidential records. Texas license and ASHA certification required.

Qualifications

• Active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current ASHA Certification.
• Experience in SNF/Long-term care settings preferred.
• Ability to manage patients with different personalities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Assist residents to improve cognition or swallowing goals.
• Educate residents and caregivers.
• Conduct skilled speech-language assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide AAC systems for severe communication disorders.
• Offer training to clients, families, and professionals.
• Coordinate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures as ordered.
• Demonstrate competent clinical skills according to practice standards.
• Communicate changes in residents' condition.
• Maintain accurate billing records and documentation.
• Respond to family requests in a timely manner.
• Coordinate training with Restorative Nursing and staff.
• Assure absence of abuse or neglect and maintain confidentiality.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

SNF/Long-term care

Treatment practices knowledge

Patient management

Flexibility in care

Education

Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

Tools

Net Health EHR

Job description

We have an amazing opportunity for a Per Diem (PRN) 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!

SLP 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.(note)???
• 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.

SLP Skills:

• 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.

SLP Requirements:

• Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current ASHA Certification
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards

Career Advantages:

• In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!
• New Grads welcome to apply!
• Competitive Compensation!
• 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.