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.