Speech Therapist PRN Henderson Health and Rehab

Ahava Healthcare; Henderson (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahava Therapy Services in Henderson, TN is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join a collaborative rehab team at Henderson Health & Rehab, a 137-bed facility providing short- and long-term care and outpatient services.

You will evaluate and treat residents under Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, develop individualized plans, document progress, and collaborate with nursing staff to maximize residents' independence. Ongoing CEUs and professional standards apply.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• CCC-SLP certification.
• Active SLP license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Excellent observational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, and payer guidelines.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for swallowing, cognitive-communication, and language deficits.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with functional goals.
• Document evaluations, daily treatment, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team to maximize function.
• Participate in care conferences, facility meetings, and quality improvement activities.
• Discharge planning and community resource referrals as needed.
• Stay current with continuing education and participate in in-service education.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP Certification

Job description

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)

Join Our Team!

Ahava Therapy Services provides Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy across a variety of care settings.
We are committed to delivering innovative, evidence-based care through teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Our mission is to maximize each patient's potential while improving their quality of life, leading the revolution in therapy services with compassion, respect, and clinical excellence.

We hire therapists who share our vision, demonstrate strong clinical skills, and work diligently to restore function while preventing decline in the patients we serve.

About the Facility

Ahava Therapy Services is hiring a licensed SLP for Henderson Health & Rehab, a 137-bed skilled nursing facility that provides short- and long-term care and outpatient services.

Therapists at FHenderson work as part of an in-house collaborative rehab team, with strong leadership support, to help residents achieve independence and optimal function.

About the Location-Henderson, TN

Henderson, TN, is a small, historic city in West Tennessee and the county seat of Chester County. It is known for its affordable living, Freed-Hardeman University, quaint downtown, and proximity to attractions like Pinson Mounds and Chickasaw State Park, offering a sparse suburban feel with highly rated public schools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer guidelines.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine swallowing, cognitive-communication, and language deficits.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with functional, achievable goals.
• Document evaluations, daily treatment, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and promptly.
• Revise treatment plans based on patient performance and progress.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and carryover strategies.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, and families to maximize functional abilities.
• Participate in care conferences, facility meetings, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources and assist with discharge planning as needed.
• Stay clinically current through continuing education and contribute to in-service education.
• Adhere to professional, ethical, regulatory, and facility standards.
• Maintain expected productivity levels and demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Active SLP license liscense in the state of practice
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Strong observational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Be part of something meaningful.

Join Ahava Therapy Services - where compassion meets excellence, and therapists are empowered to make a difference every day.