Speech & Language Pathologist - Skilled

JOB DETAILS :

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements : Current Texas licensure as a Speech Therapist or Speech Therapy CFYNew grads welcome to apply!Work setting : In-personLong term careNursing homeOutpatientRehabilitation centerAbility to commute / relocate : Odessa, TX : Reliably commute License / Certification : Texas Speech Therapy License (Required)In-house therapy team, smaller daily caseloads with emphasis on optimizing time with patients, high acuity, AL and IL population, and program and certification support!The Parks Senior Living provides short- and long-term nursing and rehabilitation services to the senior population in our community. The Parks Senior Living is fully committed to providing our residents and employees with a true family, home-like setting where all employees look forward to going to work to provide the highest quality health care services possible.Speech Therapist Job Responsibilities : Develop and implement Speech Therapy plan of care for facility residents and short-term patients. If CFY, must be under supervision as needed from the SLP clinical supervisor (SLP clinical supervisor available upon starting).Assist as needed with patient screens for Speech Therapy.Communicate progress and any barriers toward SLP goals with interdisciplinary team members.Complete timely Speech therapy documentation in compliance with regulatory, licensing, facility, and payor requirements.Assist with maintaining both the rehab gym equipment and treatment area in a safe manner, using good infection prevention methods.Provide and document patient, family, and caregiver training regarding each speech therapy patient's specific plan of care and recommendations for follow up.Maintain productivity standards as expected by Director of Rehab or Administrator.

REQUIREMENTS : TX License required

BENEFITS :

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include :

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

FACILITY :

Skilled Nursing Facility