Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Creative Solutions in Healthcare, Inc.; 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!

Competitive Compensation!

Flexible Schedules!

Job summary

Creative Solutions in Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist to join our in-house rehab team. The SLP will service residents in a long-term care setting, delivering medically necessary assessments and individualized treatment plans.

The role requires Texas licensure and ASHA certification, with flexible per diem hours and on-site work in Texas. New grads welcome to apply and competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current ASHA Certification.
• In good standing with licensing boards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Help residents improve cognition or swallowing.
• Educate residents and caregivers.
• Provide speech therapy assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Develop AAC systems for communication needs.
• Provide training to clients and families as needed.
• Coordinate with professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures.
• Demonstrate current Speech Therapy practices and standards.
• Communicate changes in residents’ condition and document promptly.

Skills

SNF/Long term care experience

Treatment practices knowledge

Net Health EHR knowledge

Manage diverse patients

Education

Texas Speech-Language Pathology license

ASHA Certification

Good standing with regulatory boards

Tools

None listed

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.