Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

The Arboretum of Winnie; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house Rehab (non-contracted)

New Grads welcome to apply!

Competitive Compensation!

Flexible Schedules!

Job summary

The Arboretum of Winnie in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house team serving residents through person-centered care.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits, developing individualized treatment plans, providing AAC systems, and collaborating with other professionals on swallow procedures. Texas license and ASHA certification required.

Qualifications

• Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current ASHA Certification and eligibility to work.
• In good standing with licensing boards and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Support goals to improve cognition or swallowing.
• Educate residents and caregivers on therapy strategies.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide AAC systems for individuals with expressive/language disorders.
• Collaborate with other professionals on diagnostic swallow procedures (MBSS/FEES).
• Maintain accurate billing records and clinical documentation.
• Communicate changes in residents' condition promptly.

Skills

SNF/Long term care experience

Knowledge of treatment practices

Net Health Electronic Documentation

Ability to manage diverse patients

Education

Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

Tools

Net Health Electronic Documentation System

Job description

We have an amazing opportunity for aPer Diem (PRN) Speech Language Pathologist!

We are looking for aSLPto 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.