Geriatric SLP - Skilled Nursing Rehab (FT/PRN)

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; New Union (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee 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 activities to improve residents' experience.

Duties include assessment, developing a treatment plan, setting goals, documenting progress, and educating patients and families while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and TN registration.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• 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.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients that require rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals determined by patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic goals, document condition, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Education

Graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university

Job description

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee 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 activities to improve residents' experience.

Duties include assessment, developing a treatment plan, setting goals, documenting progress, and educating patients and families while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.