Geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist — Full-Time & PRN

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join its skilled nursing team. The SLP will assess residents, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and document progress while educating families about therapy strategies.

The role emphasizes geriatric care, rigorous documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered outcomes. Both full-time and PRN options are available on-site.

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 based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document and record the patient’s condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Skills

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Geriatric patient care

Patient service

Education

Accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Job description

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join its skilled nursing team. The SLP will assess residents, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and document progress while educating families about therapy strategies.

The role emphasizes geriatric care, rigorous documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered outcomes. Both full-time and PRN options are available on-site.