Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Vidor Health; Vidor (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house Rehab

New Grads Welcome

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Vidor Health in Texas seeks a Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide skilled therapy to SNF residents with a person-centered approach. You will perform swallowing and cognitive assessments, develop individualized plans, and implement AAC and other communication strategies to improve independence.

The role includes education for residents and caregivers, collaboration with care teams, and timely documentation. Texas licensure and ASHA certification required; new grads welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in skilled nursing facilities or long-term care settings.
• Current knowledge of speech therapy treatment practices.
• Knowledge of electronic documentation in Net Health EDS.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate swallowing and cognitive function for residents.
• Assist residents in improving cognition or swallowing.
• Educate residents and caregivers on therapy goals.
• Assess and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide AAC systems for severe language disorders.
• Offer training to clients, families, and staff as needed.
• Coordinate swallowing procedures per physician orders.
• Maintain standards of practice and document accurately.
• Communicate changes in residents’ condition promptly.
• Ensure proper billing records and clinical documentation.

Skills

SNF care

Treatment knowledge

Net Health EDS

Patient management

Tools

Net Health EDS

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.