Speech-Language Pathologist - Rehab Impact (FT/Per Diem)

Avir at Alice; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time

Per Diem

In-house rehab

Collaborative team

Impactful work

Job summary

AVIR at Alice in Alice, TX is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. We offer Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities in an in-house rehab setting with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving residents' communication, swallowing safety, and quality of life.

Qualified candidates will hold a Texas SLP license, have CCC-SLP if applicable, and demonstrate strong clinical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Speech-Language Pathologist license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• ASHA CCC-SLP (as applicable).
• Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Experience in skilled nursing or subacute rehabilitation preferred.
• Knowledge of dysphagia management and cognitive-communication disorders preferred.
• New graduates and CFY candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop individualized speech-language pathology treatment plans based on residents' needs and goals.
• Provide skilled speech-language pathology services per care plans.
• Treat communication disorders, including speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication deficits.
• Assess and treat swallowing and feeding disorders and manage dysphagia.
• Recommend compensatory strategies, exercises, and communication techniques.
• Advise on diet texture and safe feeding strategies as indicated.
• Monitor progress and revise treatment plans as needed.
• Document evaluations, sessions, progress, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with OT, PT, PTA, COTA, nursing, physicians, dietary staff, and team.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on communication strategies and swallowing safety.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Texas SLP license

CCC-SLP certification

Accredited SLP program

Job description

AVIR at Alice in Alice, TX is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. We offer Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities in an in-house rehab setting with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving residents' communication, swallowing safety, and quality of life.

Qualified candidates will hold a Texas SLP license, have CCC-SLP if applicable, and demonstrate strong clinical and organizational skills.