Speech-Language Pathologist - Full-Time Sunflower Park Health Care

Creative Solutions In Healthcare • Kaufman, TX

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About The Position

We have an amazing opportunity for a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist! at Sunflower Park Health Care in Kaufman, TX. We are looking for a SLP to join our in-house team of outstanding professionals that service our residents through person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes!

Requirements

• Active/Valid Texas license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• New Grads welcome to apply!
• Flexible Schedules!

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.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Ancillary policies including AD&D, STD, Cardiac, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement
• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Immediate 401(k)
• Unparalleled Corporate Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree