Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Description
Adelphi is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide full-time, on-site services at a facility in Cameron County, Texas. The ideal candidate will serve as the facility's subject matter expert in speech, language, cognitive-communication, swallowing, and related disorders while providing therapeutic rehabilitation services to individuals with communication, dysphagia, social-pragmatic, and cognitive challenges.


Job Quick Facts:
•Reference #: BD-673-66
•Profession: Allied Health
•Specialty: Speech-Language Pathologist
•Location: Cameron County, Texas
•Facility Type: Residential Care Facility
•Coverage Type: On-Site
•Job Type: Full-Time Contract
•Contract Duration: Month-to-month, with option to renew
•Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
•Start Date: Immediate
•Compensation: $50-$55/hr.

Requirements
•Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related communicative sciences and disorders field
•Current and unrestricted Texas Speech-Language Pathologist license through TDLR
•Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred
•Current CPR/BLS certification, if required by the facility
•Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality
•Willingness to work on-site with individuals who may have dual diagnoses
•Ability to comply with facility and agency policies
•Compliance with applicable facility and agency health and immunization requirements
•Successful completion of required drug screening, fingerprinting, and background checks
•Completion of all required facility and staffing agency training

Responsibilities
•Serve as the facility's recognized subject matter expert on speech, language, & swallowing disorders.
•Provide rehabilitation services for speech and communication deficits.
•Provide services for dysphagia, social-pragmatic delays, and cognitive difficulties.
•Assess and diagnose speech, language, and cognitive-communication abilities.
•Evaluate related oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal functioning.
•Identify applicable impairments through diagnostic evaluations and assessments.
•Complete accurate, quality documentation in the electronic health record.
•Develop, implement, and oversee therapeutic habilitative and rehabilitative programs.
•Provide clinical speech-language pathology services to facility residents.
•Collaborate with departments, allied health professionals, interdisciplinary teams, & administration.
•Attend assigned meetings to support information transfer and continuity of services.
•Train, instruct, and supervise staff conducting habilitation and rehabilitation activities.
•Ensure activities are performed according to treatment recommendations.
•Monitor implemented programs and plans for compliance and effectiveness.
•Support quality of care and resident well-being.
•Provide feedback to staff implementing therapeutic programs.
•Update, revise, or develop programs and treatment protocols based on outcomes.
•Oversee and coordinate quality assurance and quality enhancement activities.
•Support disaster response, recovery, and Continuity of Operations activation when required.
•Work alternate shifts or locations when required during emergency operations.