Speech Therapist
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Job Location:
Lockhart, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Skilled Nursing Facility
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Urgency: Quick Start
Schedule: Day Shift
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours per Week
We are seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a 13-week contract assignment in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting. The SLP will evaluate diagnose and treat residents with speech language cognitive communication and swallowing disorders to improve functional outcomes and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities-
Conduct comprehensive speech language cognitive and swallowing evaluations
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Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
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Provide therapy for speech language voice fluency and dysphagia disorders
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Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
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Document evaluations treatment sessions and outcomes accurately and timely
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Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to support resident care goals
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Educate patients families and caregivers on therapy plans and strategies
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Ensure compliance with all facility policies state regulations and professional standards
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Active State Speech-Language Pathology license (must be current)
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ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) required
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Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist
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Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or rehabilitation setting preferred
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Strong clinical judgment communication and documentation skills
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Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapy
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Sub-Specialty: Speech Therapist
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Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
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EMR: Not specified
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Bilingual: Not required
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Holiday Coverage: Not required
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
