Speech-Language Pathologist

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.