Speech Therapist PRN

Stamford Nursing and Rehabilitation; Stamford (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Stamford Nursing and Rehabilitation in Stamford, TX, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join its skilled nursing team. The facility emphasizes a smaller daily caseload and an in-house therapy team, with flexible scheduling and a focus on quality patient care.

You will develop plans of care, screen patients, document progress, train families, and maintain safe treatment areas while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current Texas SLP licensure is required.
• Experience in skilled nursing settings preferred.
• Commitment to infection control and patient safety.

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 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, ensuring safety and infection prevention.
• Provide and document patient, family, and caregiver training regarding plan of care and follow-up recommendations.
• Maintain productivity standards as directed by the Director of Rehab or Administrator.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

Texas SLP license

Job description

This position is for a skilled nursing facility under new ownership in Stamford. Stamford 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 $60.00 per hour