Speech Pathologist

Join PACS as a Speech Pathologist in Houston, Texas. General Purpose The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.

• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.

• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.

• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows (CFY) or students in resident care and resident-related activities, following state practice act.

Requirements

• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention strategies.

• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in swallows and cognition.

• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

Work with PACS in Houston, Texas.