Geriatric SLP - Skilled Nursing Rehab (FT & PRN)

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Centertown (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our skilled nursing team. The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat geriatric residents independently, develop functional therapy activities, and maintain thorough documentation.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, establishing and administering treatment plans with realistic goals, documenting patient status, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and TN license/registration.
• Experience in long-term care/geriatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals determined by the patient's capacity.
• Document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

Skills

Geriatric care

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in TN

Accredited Speech Therapy program degree

Job description

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our skilled nursing team. The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat geriatric residents independently, develop functional therapy activities, and maintain thorough documentation.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, establishing and administering treatment plans with realistic goals, documenting patient status, and educating patients and families.