Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist

Ahava Therapy Services•Cordova, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Ahava Therapy Services is hiring a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist for Cordova Wellness & Rehab Center, a 242-bed skilled nursing facility in Cordova, Tennessee. The facility provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and outpatient therapy services. The position is part of an in-house therapy team focused on collaboration, functional progress, and meaningful clinical impact. The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, addressing swallowing, cognitive-communication, and language needs. The role includes developing individualized treatment plans, documenting care, educating residents and caregivers, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and supporting discharge planning. The therapist is expected to maintain clinical knowledge, meet productivity expectations, and follow professional, ethical, regulatory, and facility standards.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Active SLP license in the state of practice.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Strong observational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Fellowship Year candidates are accepted.

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.
Accurately and promptly document evaluations, daily treatment, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
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.