Speech Language Pathologist

Avir at Willowcreek is seeking Full-Time Speech Language Pathologists in Abilene, TX. The Full-Time role is split with Avir at Clyde. Join our compassionate team delivering person-centered care and making a meaningful impact for our residents. SLP Responsibilities Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition or Swallowing Education for Residents and Caregivers Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client’s 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 Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401K #J-18808-Ljbffr Helia-Healthcar