Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Speech Language Pathologist
Knoxville, TN
Towne U.S. LLC
5x8 hrs, Days

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a collaborative therapy team within a skilled nursing facility. This role focuses on providing high-quality rehabilitation services to short-term rehab patients and long-term residents, helping them improve communication, cognition, and swallowing function. 

The SLP will evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia needs, implementing individualized plans of care under evidence-based guidelines. Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and teamwork are essential to ensure positive patient outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform comprehensive evaluations for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing deficits 

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of facility guidelines 

• Provide skilled therapy for residents with neurological, cognitive, or swallowing impairments 

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies to improve communication and safe swallowing 

• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the interdisciplinary team 

• Accurately document evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes in EMR 

• Collaborate with PT, OT, nursing, and case management to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care 

• Maintain productivity while delivering high-quality rehabilitation services 

Ideal Candidate: 

• Active SLP license in practicing state 

• SNF or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred 

• Strong clinical reasoning and documentation skills 

• Comfortable managing both short-term rehab and long-term resident caseloads 

This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who is passionate about geriatric rehabilitation, enjoys making measurable functional improvements, and thrives in a supportive, team-oriented environment.