Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc.; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New grads welcome to apply

Flexible Schedules

Competitive per diem pay

On-site Rehab support

Job summary

Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc. in Texas is seeking a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house rehab team serving residents in long-term care. You will evaluate swallowing and cognitive function, develop treatment plans, and provide AAC systems as needed.

Active Texas SLP license and ASHA Certification are required. New grads welcome; flexible schedules; per diem compensation; on-site support from a dedicated rehab department.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Assist residents in goals to improve cognition or swallowing.
• Educate residents and caregivers.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase independence.
• Provide AAC systems for severe language disorders.
• Train clients, families, and caregivers as needed.
• Coordinate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures.

Skills

SNF/Long term care experience

Current treatment knowledge

Net Health EHR familiarity

Manage diverse patient personalities

Education

Texas SLP license

ASHA Certification

Job description

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.(note)???
• 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.