Geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist | Skilled Nursing Rehab

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

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our skilled nursing team, full-time or PRN. The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat independently, maintain documentation, and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to support geriatric patients.

The role requires a TN license and a passion for geriatric care; prior long-term care experience is preferred. Excellent patient service and professionalism are essential.

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 to evaluate medical condition, function and rehabilitation potential.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance under Physician direction.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition, and educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Documentation

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Punctuality

Patient service

Education

Graduated from accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Job description

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our skilled nursing team, full-time or PRN. The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat independently, maintain documentation, and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to support geriatric patients.

The role requires a TN license and a passion for geriatric care; prior long-term care experience is preferred. Excellent patient service and professionalism are essential.