Geriatric SLP — Skilled Nursing (FT & PRN)

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Morrison (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our geriatric care team in a Skilled Nursing setting. The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat patients independently, develop functional therapy plans, and collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include assessments, goal-directed treatment, documentation, progress notes, and discharge planning. TN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• 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

SLP

Documentation

Geriatric care

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited SLP program

TN license

Job description

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our geriatric care team in a Skilled Nursing setting. The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat patients independently, develop functional therapy plans, and collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include assessments, goal-directed treatment, documentation, progress notes, and discharge planning. TN licensure is required.