Geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist | Rehab Advocate

Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; White House (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. The SLP will assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation, provide direct patient care, and develop treatment programs tailored to each patient's capacity and tolerance under physician direction.

The role emphasizes documentation, progress notes, and education for patients and families. TN licensure and graduation from an accredited SLP program are required.

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 determined by patient capacity and physician direction.
• Set realistic goals for patients and document condition; educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Clinical excellence

Communication

Time management

Education

Accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Tools

Documentation writing

Job description

Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. The SLP will assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation, provide direct patient care, and develop treatment programs tailored to each patient's capacity and tolerance under physician direction.

The role emphasizes documentation, progress notes, and education for patients and families. TN licensure and graduation from an accredited SLP program are required.