Speech Language Pathologist

AVIR Health Group is looking for a qualified Speech Language Pathologist Full-Time to join our team at Avir at Longview! This is an In-House rehab team, no contract rehab!

Exciting Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.

• 401k with a match!

• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) Program.

• Health insurance for the entire family!

• Scrubs on Wheels.

• Voluntary Benefits reviewed and provided at your one-on-one benefit meeting .

• Exceptional Corporate Support.

• FT Rates start at $48/hr and increase based on years of experience.

We are searching for a Speech Language Pathologist who is resident and family-focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture.

We are looking for someone with strong collaboration skills, effective communication, and implementation in aiding customers and referral sources in the evaluation and development of occupational therapy treatment programs. If this sounds like you, let's talk!

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.

SLP Skills:

• 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 types of personalities.

SLP Requirements:

• Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology

• Current ASHA Certification

• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards

Career Advantages

• In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!

• New Grads welcome to apply!

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits!

About the Company:

We strive to create an environment where people feel safe, heard and understood. Our leadership teams embrace our “Your Voice” philosophy.

Avir Health Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.