Therapy - SLP

Speech and Language Pathologist

Job Title:

Speech and Language Pathologist

Profession:
Speech and Language Pathologist

Specialty:
Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours, M-F (Times are flexible as long as consistent and communicated with the Director of Rehabilitation)

Experience:

1 year of SLP experience required; LTC or Rehab experience required;
New Graduates okay if they have Level II experience

License:
Texas State License required

Certifications:

CCC certified SLP required; 3 years of experience holding active CCS preferred

Description:

Effectively screens, evaluates, and rehabilitates patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders. Develops appropriate plans of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards. Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions. Assesses patient progress and adjusts treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements. Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Modifies services in relation to patient evaluation and makes referrals based on outcomes.

Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers, and other service providers related to speech disorders. Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans. Provides comprehensive discharge summaries of services rendered per regulatory and clinical requirements. Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system. Maintains patient records according to company policy.

Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements. Participates in required meetings including, but not limited to, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings. Participates in facility and company-required training, in-services, and conferences. Able to obtain necessary Durable Medical Equipment or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements. Able to supervise and support CFY or student Speech-Language Pathologists.

Client Details:
City Hondo State TX

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers