Speech Therapist

Sila Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

CEU and Licensure Reimbursement!

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation in Houston is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join our in-house therapy team serving long-term and short-term patients under new ownership. The role emphasizes optimizing time with patients and maintaining a family-like atmosphere.

You will develop and implement plans of care, perform screens, document per regulations, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current Texas licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Experience in skilled nursing or rehab settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Speech Therapy plan of care for facility residents and short-term patients.
• Assist as needed with patient screens for Speech Therapy.
• Communicate progress and any barriers toward SLP goals with interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete timely Speech therapy documentation in compliance with regulatory, licensing, facility, and payor requirements.
• Assist with maintaining rehab gym equipment and treatment area with infection prevention.
• Provide and document patient, family, and caregiver training regarding each patient’s plan of care and follow-up.
• Maintain productivity standards as expected by Director of Rehab or Administrator.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Team communication

Documentation

Education

Texas SLP licensure

Job description

This position is for a skilled nursing facility under new ownership in Houston. Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation has both short-term and long-term patients. This facility has an in-house therapy team with smaller daily case loads with an emphasis on optimizing time with patients.

We are dedicated to creating a family-like atmosphere for our residents, and our employees look forward to coming to work and delivering the highest quality of healthcare services possible.

Speech Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a Speech Therapy plan of care for facility residents and short-term patients.

• Assist as needed with patient screens for Speech Therapy.

• Communicate progress and any barriers toward SLP goals with interdisciplinary team members.

• Complete timely Speech therapy documentation in compliance with regulatory, licensing, facility, and payor requirements.

• Assist with maintaining both the rehab gym equipment and treatment area in a safe manner, using good infection prevention methods.

• Provide and document patient, family, and caregiver training regarding each speech therapy patient’s specific plan of care and recommendations for follow up.

• Maintain productivity standards as expected by Director of Rehab or Administrator.

Schedule:

Full-time

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Current Texas licensure as an SLP is required

Salary:

From $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid time off

• CEU and Licensure Reimbursement!

• Flexible Scheduling