PRN Speech-Language Therapist — Nursing Home Care & Impact

Memorial Physician Practices; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN schedule

Supportive Lifepoint environment

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN is seeking a Speech Language Therapist for PRN nursing home coverage. This role emphasizes initial assessments, care planning, patient and family education, and discharge planning.

Applicants must hold a Tennessee Speech-Language Pathology license and BLS. The position offers a flexible PRN schedule within Lifepoint Health's supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee SLP license or eligibility.
• Basic Life Support certification at hire.
• PRN schedule availability for nursing home coverage.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Designs and implements a plan of care addressing identified problems.
• Educates patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Plans and assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students and support staff.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Discharge planning

Supervision

Education

Tennessee Speech-Language Pathology license

BLS certification

Job description

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN is seeking a Speech Language Therapist for PRN nursing home coverage. This role emphasizes initial assessments, care planning, patient and family education, and discharge planning.

Applicants must hold a Tennessee Speech-Language Pathology license and BLS. The position offers a flexible PRN schedule within Lifepoint Health's supportive environment.