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Speech Language Pathologist SLP
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Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, 72917, USA
Listed on 2026-10-05
Listing for:
The Wellstone Group
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Speech Pathologist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist SLP
Job SummaryThe Springs of Covington is seeking a Per Diem (PRN) Speech Language Pathologist to join our outstanding team of professionals in Fort Smith, AR! As a key member of our in-house clinical team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents through person-centered care. Our team is dedicated to providing customized care options and collaborating to create programs that exceed industry standards.
Responsibilities- Evaluate residents' conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits
- Help residents achieve their goals to improve cognition or swallowing
- Educate residents and caregivers
- Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments and develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase clients' 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 resident's condition
- Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
- Respond to family requests and concerns timely
- Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
- Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur
- Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements
Skills and Qualifications
- Active/Valid Arkansas license in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current ASHA Certification
- 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
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits!
- Flexible Schedules!
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