Speech Language Pathologist - Ashford Hall

Full Time Speech Language Pathologist

Location:

Irving, TX

• Evaluate residents’ conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Help residents achieve goals to improve cognition or swallowing.
• Provide education for residents and caregivers.
• Conduct medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments and develop 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.
• Train and educate 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 in accordance with 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 abuse or neglect does not occur.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.

• 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 personalities.

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

• In‑house rehab (non‑contracted).
• New grads welcome to apply!
• Competitive compensation.
• 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.