Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Avir at Tierra Este; Fairfield (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house opportunity

Electronic documentation system

Flexible Schedule

Collaborative team

Job summary

Avir at Tierra Este in Fairfield, TX seeks a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house therapy team in a skilled nursing facility. Schedule is 15 hours/week with weekday and/or weekend flexibility; duties include evaluations, treatment planning, AAC implementation, and team collaboration.

Candidate will provide education to residents and caregivers, coordinate with physicians for diagnostic procedures, and ensure compliant documentation with billing and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed SLP in Texas (or eligible to license).
• Experience with swallowing and cognitive assessments.
• Ability to educate residents and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve independence.
• Provide AAC systems and training for communication disorders.
• Coordinate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES).
• Maintain accurate billing records and clinical documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with laws and standards.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Patient evaluation

Family education

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Avir at Tierra Este -

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 system

• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

• Flexible Schedule

All inquiries will be held confidential.