Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Silver Tree Nursing; Schertz (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

Silver Tree Nursing is seeking a Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house rehab team serving residents with person-centered care. The SLP will evaluate swallowing and cognitive deficits, develop individualized plans, and educate residents and caregivers.

Requirements include Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology and ASHA certification. New grads are welcome to apply; SNF experience is preferred, with flexible per diem scheduling. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology
• ASHA Certification and in good standing
• Experience in SNF/long-term care preferred
• Ability to manage residents with different personalities

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Assist residents to achieve goals in cognition or swallowing.
• Educate residents and caregivers about therapy plans.
• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech-language assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement AAC systems for expressive and language disorders.
• Educate clients, families, and staff as a subject matter expert.
• Coordinate diagnostic swallowing procedures as ordered by physician.
• Maintain accurate billing records and clinical documentation.
• Communicate changes in resident condition promptly.
• Collaborate with Restorative Nursing and care staff.

Skills

SNF/Long-term care experience

Current treatment practices knowledge

Net Health EDD system knowledge

Patient management for diverse need

Education

Texas licensure in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

Tools

Net Health EDD

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.