Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Avir Health Group; Fairfield (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house opportunity

Electronic documentation system

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Avir Health Group in Fairfield, TX is seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our In-House Therapy Team. The role focuses on skilled language pathology services for residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting, with a 15 hours/week schedule and weekday and/or weekend availability.

The SLP will evaluate swallowing and cognitive deficits, develop treatment plans, provide AAC support, and educate residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits
• Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition of 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 client, 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

Skills

SLP licensure

AAC systems

Cognition assessment

Billing and documentation

Job description

Job Type: PRN

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Schedule: 15 hours/week. Need weekdays and or weekends.

Avir at Reunion has an amazing opportunity for a PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their In-House Therapy Team in Fairfield, TX.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits
• Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition of 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 client, 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

Career Advantages:

• In-house opportunity
• Electronic documentation systemWork collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
• Flexible Schedule

All inquiries will be held confidential.