Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

UT Health Northeast; Tyler (TX); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible schedules

Per diem pay

Resumo da oferta

UT Health Northeast is seeking a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) to join our in-house rehab team serving residents with person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes.

This role involves evaluating swallowing and cognitive issues, planning and delivering skilled therapy, educating families, and coordinating with care staff and physicians. New graduates welcome; Texas license and ASHA certification required; flexible schedules.

Qualificações

• Active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current ASHA Certification.
• In good standing with regulatory agencies and boards.
• Experience in SNF/long-term care preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate swallowing or cognitive deficits in residents.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide AAC systems for individuals with expressive/language disorders.
• Educate residents, caregivers and other professionals.
• Coordinate with care staff and physicians for procedures.
• Maintain accurate billing records and clinical documentation.

Conhecimentos

SNF/Long-term care experience

Net Health EHR

Current treatment knowledge

People management

Formação académica

Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.