Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Creative Solutions In HealthCare; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 96,432,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Solutions In HealthCare seeks a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) to support our in-house rehab team in Schertz, Texas. This role focuses on person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes for residents requiring speech and swallowing therapy.

You will evaluate swallowing and cognitive deficits, develop individualized treatment plans, provide AAC options, educate residents and families, and document findings in the Net Health system.

Qualifications

• Experience in SNF/long-term care is preferred.
• Current knowledge of speech-language pathology treatment practices.
• Familiarity with Net Health Electronic Documentation System.
• Ability to manage patients with varying personalities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve function.
• Provide AAC systems for expressive/language disorders.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers.
• Coordinate with physicians for diagnostic swallowing procedures.
• Maintain accurate billing and clinical documentation.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for patient information.

Skills

SNF/Long term care experience

Current treatment practices knowledge

Net Health EHR familiarity

Patient management

Education

Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

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.
• 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.