Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for Geriatric Rehab

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Pelham (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a talented Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Skilled Nursing team. The SLP will evaluate and treat residents independently and perform functional therapeutic activities to improve residents' experiences.

The candidate must hold a TN license, have experience with long-term/geriatric care, and demonstrate strong documentation, patient-centered care, and collaboration with all disciplines to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals suited to patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Skills

Licensed SLP TN

Geriatric care

Documentation

Assessments & treatment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Punctual & professional

Job description

The Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a talented Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Skilled Nursing team. The SLP will evaluate and treat residents independently and perform functional therapeutic activities to improve residents' experiences.

The candidate must hold a TN license, have experience with long-term/geriatric care, and demonstrate strong documentation, patient-centered care, and collaboration with all disciplines to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.