Geriatric SLP - Skilled Nursing | Full-Time/PRN

Manchester-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Healing-1; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our skilled nursing team. The role emphasizes geriatric care, independent evaluation and treatment, and functional therapy to improve residents’ experiences.

The SLP will assess patients, develop and administer treatment plans with specific goals, document progress, and educate patients and families while collaborating with the rehabilitation team and adhering to confidentiality and regulatory

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

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

Skills

License TN

Geriatric care

Documentation writing

Patient progression notes

Punctuality & professionalism

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Accredited Speech Language Pathology program

Job description

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our skilled nursing team. The role emphasizes geriatric care, independent evaluation and treatment, and functional therapy to improve residents’ experiences.

The SLP will assess patients, develop and administer treatment plans with specific goals, document progress, and educate patients and families while collaborating with the rehabilitation team and adhering to confidentiality and regulatory