Geriatric Speech Language Pathologist - Impactful Rehab

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

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a skilled Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our geriatrics-focused team in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

The SLP will evaluate and treat patients independently, develop and administer individualized therapy plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary staff to enhance residents’ communication and swallowing outcomes. A TN license is required, and both full-time and PRN positions are available.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Must hold a valid TN license and registration.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Proficient in documentation writing and weekly progress notes.
• Ability to perform evaluations, progress notes, recertifications and discharge documents.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.
• Upholds confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans with clear goals.
• Document patient progress, discharge plans, and family education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in all patient interactions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Geriatric care

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a skilled Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our geriatrics-focused team in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

The SLP will evaluate and treat patients independently, develop and administer individualized therapy plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary staff to enhance residents’ communication and swallowing outcomes. A TN license is required, and both full-time and PRN positions are available.