Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Dogwood Trails Manor; Woodville (TX); On-site; USD 61,992 - 89,544; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house Rehab (non-contracted)

New Grads welcome to apply

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Dogwood Trails Manor is seeking a Per Diem (PRN) Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house rehab team serving residents with person-centered care.

The role involves evaluating swallowing and cognitive deficits, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing AAC solutions, education, and collaborative care with physicians and staff. Texas license and ASHA certification required; SNF experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current ASHA Certification
• Experience in SNF/long-term care preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Assist residents to achieve goals in cognition or swallowing.
• Educate residents and caregivers.
• Provide skilled speech and language therapy assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
• Provide training to clients, families, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Coordinate diagnostic swallowing procedures as ordered by physician.
• Maintain compliant documentation and billing records.
• Communicate changes in residents' condition.
• Ensure confidentiality and safeguarding of patient information.
• Collaborate with Restorative Nursing and other care staff.
• Observe and prevent abuse or neglect of residents.

Skills

SNF/Long term care

ASHA Certification

Texas license

Net Health knowledge

Interpersonal skills

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.