Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN
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Job Description
Covington Post Acute, located in Covington, Tennessee, is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility. It offers care for up to 98 residents in private and semi-private suites. The facility emphasizes a comfortable and engaging environment with indoor and outdoor common spaces, personalized dietary plans, and a variety of social activities. Additional services include nursing, physical and occupational therapy, mental health support, and more.
Why Join Us?
At Covington Post Acute, we are committed to providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to our residents in a compassionate and supportive environment ensuring our residents thrive in comfort and dignity.
We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality care. Whether you are an experienced professional or exploring a rewarding career in healthcare, Covington offers a collaborative and growth-focused workplace where your efforts truly make an impact.
Position Overview
As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will play an integral role in diagnosing and treating individuals with communication and swallowing disorders, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.
- Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations of patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and patient goals.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address identified communication difficulties.
- Monitor and document patients' progress throughout the course of treatment.
- Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
- Educate patients and their families on speech and language disorders and coping strategies.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patients' evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Qualifications
- Active license as Speech Language Pathologist in TN.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care, experience is a plus
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.
PRN
Key Responsibilities
The SLP is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with communication and swallowing disorders through thorough assessments and individualized treatment plans. They collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide holistic care and educate patients and families on coping strategies.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN at Links Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,328 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 66% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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