Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Creative Solutions in Healthcare - West; Slaton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house Rehab (non-contracted)

New Grads welcome to apply

Flexible schedules

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Creative Solutions in Healthcare - West is seeking a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house team. The SLP will assess swallowing and cognitive function, create individualized treatment plans, and provide education to residents and caregivers in a SNF setting.

Active Texas license and ASHA certification are required. Strong debriefing skills, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with care teams are essential.

Qualifications

• SNF/long-term care experience is preferred and welcomed.
• Current knowledge of speech-language pathology treatment practices.
• Familiarity with Net Health EHR or similar documentation systems.
• Ability to work with residents with diverse personalities and needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans to improve swallowing or cognition.
• Provide AAC systems for severe communication disorders.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy goals and progress.
• Coordinate with physicians for orders and assessments (MBSS/FEES).
• Ensure timely, accurate billing records and clinical documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with laws and standards.

Skills

SNF/Long-term care experience

Treatment practices knowledge

Net Health EHR experience

People-management ability

Education

Texas Speech-Language Pathology 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.