PRN Speech Language Pathologist

Ashford Hall is seeking a compassionate PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house rehabilitation team in Irving, TX.

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