Speech Language Pathologist SLP

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

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our geriatric-focused team in a skilled nursing setting. The role involves independent evaluation and treatment of residents, with a passion for improving daily living skills and communication abilities.

The incumbent will conduct assessments, develop and monitor treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with the care team while adhering to HIPAA and resident

Qualifications

• Must graduate 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

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehabilitation needs and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals per patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic, achievable goals and document patient condition; educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation; maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Skills

Licensure TN

Geriatric care

Documentation

Clinical excellence

Education

Accredited SLP program

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Full Time and PRN

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is looking for a talented and motivated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our dynamic team. The position is within a Skilled Nursing facility. Candidate should possess passion for geriatric population, must contain a license in the state of practice, be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision, and posses the desire to perform functional therapeutic activities to assist residents improve in their experience.

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.

Salary -Based on Experience/ Education

an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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