Geriatric SLP — Clinical Impact in Skilled Nursing

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to join a dedicated geriatric care team in a skilled nursing facility. The SLP will assess patients, develop and manage treatment plans, set achievable goals, and document progress under physician direction.

The role emphasizes independent evaluation and treatment, collaboration with interdisciplinary staff, and education for residents and families, with equal emphasis on compassion and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Must hold a valid TN license and registration.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to evaluate and treat independently without supervision.
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates professionalism, punctuality and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals per patient capacity.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition, and educate patients/families.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Time management

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to join a dedicated geriatric care team in a skilled nursing facility. The SLP will assess patients, develop and manage treatment plans, set achievable goals, and document progress under physician direction.

The role emphasizes independent evaluation and treatment, collaboration with interdisciplinary staff, and education for residents and families, with equal emphasis on compassion and clinical excellence.