Lead Speech-Language Pathologist (SNF)

Humphreys County Care and Rehab; Waverly (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Humphreys County Care and Rehab is seeking a capable leader to direct the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology services within our skilled nursing facility in Tennessee. The role emphasizes adherence to all applicable state and federal guidelines and active participation in care planning and documentation.

The position requires a valid license in the therapy discipline, licensure requirements, and a preference for SNF experience.

Qualifications

• A valid, unrestricted license in his/her therapy discipline in the state.
• Meet educational requirements of his/her licensure requirements.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
• Experience within a skilled nursing home facility preferred.
• Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Leads, guides and directs the delivery of speech language pathology and audiology services in the facility.
• Coordinates achievement and reporting of the facility’s key performance speech language pathology and audiology indicators. Establishes an ongoing system to monitor these key indicators.
• Develops and implements processes and systems to effectively lead, guide and direct the delivery of speech language pathology and audiology services including but not limited to processes for the timely screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge and all associated documentation requirements for residents in the facility.
• Complies with facility policies and procedures for appropriately documenting, billing and coding for residents receiving speech language pathology and audiology services.
• Participates in daily, weekly, and/or monthly rehabilitative and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss residents’ therapy progression in relation to discharge planning for residents receiving speech language pathology and audiology services as designated by the Rehabilitation Director.

Job description

Humphreys County Care and Rehab is seeking a capable leader to direct the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology services within our skilled nursing facility in Tennessee. The role emphasizes adherence to all applicable state and federal guidelines and active participation in care planning and documentation.

The position requires a valid license in the therapy discipline, licensure requirements, and a preference for SNF experience.