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:
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!
