Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Cedar Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in San Angelo, Texas, is offering a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist position. The role involves evaluating residents' conditions, providing therapy, and collaborating with professionals to enhance patient care. Ideal candidates will have an active Texas license and ASHA Certification. Attractive benefits include competitive compensation and flexible schedules.

Benefits

In-house Rehab (non-contracted)

New Grads welcome to apply

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Schedules

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition or Swallowing.
• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments.

Skills

SNF/Long term care experience

Current knowledge of treatment practices

Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System

Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

Education

Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

Current ASHA Certification

In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards

Job description

Overview

Per Diem (PRN) Speech Language Pathologist opportunity. 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.