Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with $2,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Job Description

Job Description

Cypress Grove Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Jackson, Tennessee, offering 170 certified beds. The facility is both Medicare- and Medicaid-certified, providing services such as long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized support, including dietary planning and therapy.

Why Join us?

At Cypress Grove Post Acute, we are more than just a skilled nursing facility - we are a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents. When you join us, you become part of a supportive and rewarding environment where your skills make a difference.

Start your career with us and receive $2,500.00 sign on bonus for a full time role!

Position Overview:

Speech-Language Pathologist provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

• Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.

• Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.

• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.

• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.

• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.

• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.

• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.

• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques. Provides inservice training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.

• Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.

• Confers with Program Specialists and supervisor to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.

• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.

• Must be able to key information into computer systems

• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.

• Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program.
• Current Tennessee SLP license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Experience in post-acute care, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facility settings preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment.

For Full Time, What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Open for a Full Time and PRN Opportunity!