Geriatric SLP - Skilled Nursing Facility (Full-Time/PRN)

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Normandy (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist for a Skilled Nursing facility. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and independent patient care for geriatric residents.

Candidates must hold a TN license, have graduated from an accredited SLP program, and show strong documentation skills. The position offers opportunities for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and a focus on patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of TN
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Also, the Speech Language Pathologist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• As well, the Speech Language Pathologist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Skills

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Professionalism

Education

Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist for a Skilled Nursing facility. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and independent patient care for geriatric residents.

Candidates must hold a TN license, have graduated from an accredited SLP program, and show strong documentation skills. The position offers opportunities for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and a focus on patient-centered outcomes.