Speech Therapist PRN

Sila Healthcare; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookshire Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Speech Therapist to develop and implement a therapy plan for residents and short-term patients in a facility setting. The role involves conducting screens, communicating progress with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring compliant documentation.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and treatment areas, training patients and families, and meeting productivity standards set by leadership.

Qualifications

• Current Texas licensure as an SLP is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Speech Therapy plan of care for residents and short-term patients.
• Assist with patient screens for Speech Therapy.
• Communicate progress and 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 in a safe manner, using infection prevention methods.
• Provide and document patient, family, and caregiver training regarding each patient’s plan of care and follow-up recommendations.
• Maintain productivity standards as expected by Director of Rehab or Administrator.

Skills

Communication

Plan of care

Documentation

Infection control

Education

Texas licensure as SLP

Job description

This position is for a skilled nursing facility in Brookshire. Brookshire Nursing and Rehabilitation has both short-term and long-term patients. This facility has an in-house therapy team with smaller daily case loads withan emphasis on optimizing time with patients. We have flexible scheduling!

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: PRN

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Current Texas licensure as an SLP is required

Salary: From $50.00 per hour