LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Ridgetop (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. The SLP will be responsible for assessing referred patients requiring rehabilitation and delivering direct patient care, establishing a treatment program, and setting realistic goals in collaboration with the physician.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited SLP program, holds a valid TN license/registration, and is experienced in documentation, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Valid TN professional license/registration required.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients needing rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer treatment plans with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and progress; maintain timely progress notes and discharge documentation.
• Educate patients and families using appropriate therapy methods.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Speech-Language Pathology degree

TN license/registration

Job description

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) Full Time and PRN

Sign-on bonus!

Highly Competitive Rates!

Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Responsibilities Include:

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Speech Language Pathologist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Speech Language Pathologist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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