Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Beaumont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house Rehab (non-contracted)

New grads welcome to apply

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Beaumont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house rehab team. You will evaluate residents for swallowing and cognitive deficits, and develop individualized treatment plans to help residents gain independence.

Active TX license and ASHA Certification are required. In-house rehab and flexible PRN schedules are available, with a focus on person-centered care and collaboration with caregivers and providers.

Qualifications

• SNF/Long term care experience preferred.
• Current knowledge of speech-language treatment practices.
• Experience with documentation in Net Health EDS is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to residents with varied personalities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve independence.
• Provide AAC systems for individuals with expressive/language disorders.
• Coordinate with physicians and other professionals for swallowing procedures.
• Provide education to residents, families, and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate billing records and clinical documentation.

Skills

SNF/Long term care experience

Knowledge of treatment practices

AAC systems

Managing diverse personalities

Education

Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

Tools

Net Health Electronic Documentation System

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 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.

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.