Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Silver-Tree-Nursing-; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 6,199,000 - 8,954,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house Rehab (non-contracted)

New Grads welcome to apply

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Silver Tree Nursing is seeking a Per Diem (PRN) Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house team serving residents through person-centered care. You will assess swallowing and cognitive function, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement AAC systems to improve communication and safety.

Your role includes educating residents and caregivers, coordinating with other professionals, and ensuring accurate clinical documentation and billing.

Qualifications

• Active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA Certification required.
• In good standing with regulatory agencies and licensing boards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Assist residents in cognition or swallowing goals.
• Educate residents and caregivers.
• Provide skilled SLP assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide AAC systems for individuals with expressive/language disorders.
• Train clients, families and caregivers as subject matter experts.
• Coordinate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures as ordered by physician.
• Demonstrate competent clinical skills per SLP standards of practice.
• Communicate changes in resident condition and document accurately.
• Ensure timely billing records and clinical documentation.
• Respond to family requests promptly.
• Coordinate training with Restorative Nursing and other staff.
• Ensure no abuse or neglect; protect resident confidentiality.

Skills

SNF/Long-term care

Treatment practices

Net Health EHR

Patient management

Education

Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

Tools

Net Health EDS

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.