Speech Language Pathologist

Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

AVIR at Alice
800 Coyote Trail, Alice, TX 78333

Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Residents!

AVIR at Alice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house rehabilitation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who enjoys providing patient-centered care and collaborating with residents, families, nursing staff, and other rehabilitation professionals to help residents improve communication, swallowing safety, cognitive function, and overall quality of life.

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop individualized speech-language pathology treatment plans based on residents' needs, goals, and plan of care.
• Provide skilled speech-language pathology services in accordance with residents' treatment plans.
• Treat communication disorders, including speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication deficits.
• Assess and treat swallowing and feeding disorders and provide appropriate dysphagia management.
• Recommend and implement appropriate compensatory strategies, therapeutic exercises, and communication techniques.
• Make recommendations regarding diet texture, liquid consistency, swallowing precautions, and safe feeding strategies as clinically indicated.
• Monitor residents' progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Complete accurate and timely evaluations, treatment documentation, progress notes, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with OTs, PTs, PTAs, COTAs, nursing staff, physicians, dietary staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding communication strategies, swallowing safety, therapeutic techniques, and recommendations.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with facility, state, federal, and professional standards and regulations.
• Promote a compassionate, respectful, and resident-centered approach to care.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) , as applicable.
• Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Experience in skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, or a similar setting preferred.
• Knowledge of dysphagia management and cognitive-communication disorders preferred.
• Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused approach to care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• New graduates and CFY candidates are encouraged to apply.

Why Join AVIR at Alice?

• Per Diem opportunity with scheduling flexibility
• In-house rehabilitation program
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Supportive professional environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives
• Opportunity to work with a diverse adult and geriatric population
• Opportunity to help residents improve communication, swallowing safety, cognitive function, and functional independence