On-Site Speech-Language Pathologist (Full-Time Contract) — Harlingen, TX

Reference #: BD-673-66

Adelphi is seeking a full-time, on-site Speech-Language Pathologist to join a residential care facility in Cameron County, Texas. The SLP will act as the facility’s subject matter expert for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders and provide direct therapeutic services to residents with communication, dysphagia, social-pragmatic, and cognitive needs.

Key Details

• Profession: Allied Health (Speech-Language Pathologist)
• Location: Cameron County, Texas
• Facility Type: Residential Care Facility
• Coverage: On-site, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Employment: Full-time contract, month-to-month with renewal option
• Start Date: Immediate
• Compensation: $50–$55/hr

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related communicative sciences field
• Current, unrestricted Texas SLP license (TDLR)
• CCC-SLP preferred
• Current CPR/BLS if required by the facility
• Understanding of HIPAA and commitment to resident confidentiality
• Ability and willingness to work on-site with individuals who may have dual diagnoses
• Compliance with facility and agency policies, health/immunization requirements, and required training
• Successful completion of drug screening, fingerprinting, and background checks

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as the facility’s recognized expert on speech, language, and swallowing disorders
• Assess, diagnose, and document speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing function using the electronic health record
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized habilitative and rehabilitative treatment plans
• Provide direct clinical SLP services to residents and oversee program effectiveness and compliance
• Evaluate oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal functioning and identify applicable impairments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, allied health professionals, and administration to ensure continuity of care
• Train, supervise, and provide feedback to staff delivering habilitation and rehabilitation activities
• Update or develop treatment protocols based on outcomes and participate in quality assurance and quality enhancement initiatives
• Participate in assigned meetings and support disaster response, recovery, and Continuity of Operations activities, including alternate shifts or locations when required

Adelphi values clinicians who are detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to high-quality resident care.