Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Care Nursing and Rehabilitation; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New grads welcome

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

In-house rehab

Job summary

Care Nursing and Rehabilitation seeks a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house team serving residents with person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes.

The SLP will assess swallowing and cognitive function, develop treatment plans, educate residents and caregivers, and coordinate with the care team. Texas license and ASHA certification required; SNF/long-term care experience preferred. Flexible schedules offered.

Qualifications

• Active Texas SLP license and ASHA certification required.
• Experience in SNF/long-term care preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess swallowing and cognitive function of residents.
• Develop and implement individualized speech therapy plans.
• Provide education to residents and caregivers.
• Coordinate with physicians for swallow studies when ordered.
• Maintain timely billing records and documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with laws.

Skills

SNF/Long term care experience

Treatment knowledge

Net Health EHR

People handling

Education

Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

Tools

Net Health EDS

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.
• 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.