Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Job Description

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Job Location: Abilene, Texas

Company Name: Harmony Care at Stamford

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist SLP to join our dynamic in-house rehab team at Harmony Care at Stamford. As a Speech Language Pathologist here, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse population of residents, providing expert speech and language therapy assessments and treatment plans to increase client's independence and functioning. Our goal is to always reach beyond the standards and treat our staff and residents with compassion.

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

Requirements:

• Active 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)!

• Competitive Compensation! ($55 - $60 HOURLY)

• Flexible Schedules!

Equal Employment Opportunity:

All inquiries will be held confidential.

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

Apply Now:

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist looking for a new opportunity, please apply to this role. We look forward to hearing from you!