Speech Language Pathologist, In-House

Coronado Ridge Skilled Nursing is seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join the in-house rehab therapy team at the beautiful 121 bed SNF in Henderson, NV! This 5-STAR rated SNF offers flexible scheduling with a supportive team! Stable & consistent caseload needing up to 25 hours/week with competitive pay!

The primary responsibility of the Speech Language Pathologist is to evaluate, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders as ordered by physician. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Resident Care Duties:

• 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 client, 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
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
• Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety
• Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of current Speech Therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Current, active Speech Therapy License (required)
• Current ASHA certification