Adelphi is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide full-time, on-site services at a facility in Cameron County, Texas. The ideal candidate will serve as the facility’s subject matter expert in speech, language, cognitive-communication, swallowing, and related disorders while providing therapeutic rehabilitation services to individuals with communication, dysphagia, social-pragmatic, and cognitive challenges.
Job Quick Facts
- Reference #: BD-673-66
- Profession: Allied Health
- Specialty: Speech-Language Pathologist
- Location: Cameron County, Texas
- Facility
- Type: Residential Care Facility
- Coverage
- Type: On-Site
- Job
- Type: Full-Time Contract
- Contract
- Duration: Month-to-month, with option to renew
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Start
- Date: Immediate
- Compensation: $50-$55/hr.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related communicative sciences and disorders field
- Current and unrestricted Texas Speech-Language Pathologist license through TDLR
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred
- Current CPR/BLS certification, if required by the facility
- Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality
- Willingness to work on-site with individuals who may have dual diagnoses
- Ability to comply with facility and agency policies
- Compliance with applicable facility and agency health and immunization requirements
- Successful completion of required drug screening, fingerprinting, and background checks
- Completion of all required facility and staffing agency training
Responsibilities
- Serve as the facility’s recognized subject matter expert on speech, language, & swallowing disorders.
- Provide rehabilitation services for speech and communication deficits.
- Provide services for dysphagia, social-pragmatic delays, and cognitive difficulties.
- Assess and diagnose speech, language, and cognitive-communication abilities.
- Evaluate related oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal functioning.
- Identify applicable impairments through diagnostic evaluations and assessments.
- Complete accurate, quality documentation in the electronic health record.
- Develop, implement, and oversee therapeutic habilitative and rehabilitative programs.
- Provide clinical speech-language pathology services to facility residents.
- Collaborate with departments, allied health professionals, interdisciplinary teams, & administration.
- Attend assigned meetings to support information transfer and continuity of services.
- Train, instruct, and supervise staff conducting habilitation and rehabilitation activities.
- Ensure activities are performed according to treatment recommendations.
- Monitor implemented programs and plans for compliance and effectiveness.
- Support quality of care and resident well-being.
- Provide feedback to staff implementing therapeutic programs.
- Update, revise, or develop programs and treatment protocols based on outcomes.
- Oversee and coordinate quality assurance and quality enhancement activities.
- Support disaster response, recovery, and Continuity of Operations activation when required.
- Work alternate shifts or locations when required during emergency operations.
