Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) - The Crossings

Methodist Retirement Communities (MRC), with a mission to honor and serve older adults as an expression of Christ’s love, does so with eight senior living communities in Texas. When you join the MRC team, you get far more than a job, you get purpose, because here work means more.MRC is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, voice, fluency, and swallowing needs. Your expertise will help older adults express themselves, connect with others, and participate more confidently in everyday life.What You’ll DoEvaluate speech, language, voice, fluency, cognition, and swallowing function using appropriate assessment methods.Interpret assessment findings, medical history, and relevant diagnostic results to identify functional needs.Develop individualized treatment plans with meaningful, measurable goals.Provide evidence-based therapy for communication, cognitive-linguistic, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.Monitor progress and adjust treatment strategies to support the best possible outcomes.Educate residents, families, caregivers, and team members on communication techniques, swallowing strategies, and safety recommendations.Collaborate with physicians, nursing, dietary, rehabilitation, and other interdisciplinary partners.Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge documentation accurately and on time.Our Ideal CandidateA genuine love for serving older adults and preserving their voice, connection, dignity, and safety.Strong clinical reasoning, observation, and decision-making skills.Clear, compassionate communication with residents, families, and interdisciplinary partners.A patient and encouraging teaching style that helps residents and caregivers use new strategies.Graduate degree from an accredited speech-language pathology program.Current, unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state of Texas.Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA preferred, as applicable to the position.Two to three years of experience in skilled nursing, senior living, or a related setting preferredExperience with geriatric swallowing or cognitive-communication treatment is preferred.Why MRC?MRC is a nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served Texas seniors since 1962. Here, success is measured in moments that matter: a resident regaining a skill, a family feeling supported, or a teammate knowing their work made a real difference. We are guided by our ICARE values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. If you want to bring your clinical expertise to work with purpose, connection, and heart, we would love to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist-Retirement-Communities