Speech Language Pathologist - Geriatric Rehab (FT/PRN)

Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Green Hill (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Highly competitive rates

Job summary

Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. The SLP will assess referred patients in need of rehabilitation, provide direct patient care, and set goals tailored to each patient’s capacity.

Documentation and education for patients and families are required as part of the treatment plan. The ideal candidate is licensed in TN, graduated from an accredited program, and experienced in long-term or geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid state license/registration for TN.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct patient care to assess their medical condition and rehabilitation potential.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic and achievable goals and document the patient’s condition.
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. The SLP will assess referred patients in need of rehabilitation, provide direct patient care, and set goals tailored to each patient’s capacity.

Documentation and education for patients and families are required as part of the treatment plan. The ideal candidate is licensed in TN, graduated from an accredited program, and experienced in long-term or geriatric care.