Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Avir at Tierra Este; Fairfield (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house opportunity

Electronic documentation system

Collaborative therapy team

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Avir at Reunion in Fairfield, TX is seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join the in-house therapy team. The role focuses on evaluating swallowing and cognitive function, developing treatment plans, and supporting residents and caregivers.

The position offers a flexible schedule with opportunities to work alongside a collaborative team of therapists and nursing staff in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Assist residents with swallowing or cognitive deficits evaluation.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for residents.
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for language disorders.
• Coordinate with physicians for diagnostic procedures and team collaboration.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate billing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' swallowing and cognitive status.
• Provide skilled SLT assessments and implement treatment plans.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy goals.
• Collaborate with therapy and nursing staff to coordinate care.

Job description

Job Type: PRN
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
Schedule: 15 hours/week. Need weekdays and or weekends.

Avir at Reunionhas an amazing opportunity for a PRNSpeech 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 system
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
• Flexible Schedule

All inquiries will be held confidential.