Speech-Language Pathologist​/PRN

Overview

Speech-Language Pathologist - Full-Time/PRN at Songbird Lodge. We are seeking an SLP to join our in-house team of professionals delivering person-centered care to residents. A $2500 sign-on bonus is available. Traditional and consistent PRN SLPs are also being sought.

• Evaluate residents’ conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Help residents achieve goals to improve cognition or swallowing.
• Provide education for residents and caregivers.
• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments and develop/implement individualized treatment plans to increase 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 residents’ condition.
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation.
• Respond to family requests and concerns in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other care staff.
• Ensure resident safety by preventing abuse or neglect and upholding confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.

• Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• 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.

• In-house Rehab (non-contracted).
• New grads welcome to apply.
• Competitive compensation & benefits.
• 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.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care