Speech Language Pathologist

ORANGE GROVE CENTER INC•Chattanooga, TN

20d•$75,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

The SLP will provide Speech Therapy services to school age children and/or adults with intellectual disabilities to include assessment and treatment, develop and implementation, and related professional in-services. Work as an interdisciplinary team member to implement support plans that facilitate individuals in reaching their full potential. Provide critical competency-based teaching to care givers and management staff to facilitate continuity of care.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology
Tennessee and Georgia Licensure
Minimum 2 years of experience
Licensed SLP
basic computer skills with Microsoft software
ability to communicate professionally and effectively
Health must be adequate to allow for efficient accomplishment of assigned duties to and responsibilities.
90-Day Evaluation Period
All Orange Grove Center required training and orientation

Nice To Haves

Prefer previous experience in the developmental disabilities field of service.

Responsibilities

Assess, develop, implement, and monitor dysphagia/mealtime guidelines and plans, assistive technology plans, and speech assessments.
Function independently and as a team member.
Should be able to teach in a variety of settings to people with varying educational backgrounds and literacy levels.
Should be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
Maintain appropriate documentation for client records.
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings to discuss collaborative recommendations including interpreting evaluation and/or treatment results and recommendations.
Coordinate care of the individual with school, medical staff, residential and day program staff, and other team members. This may include accompanying people to community providers.
Provide training to staff. Training includes mealtime plans, communication profiles, and/or assistive technology devices.
Provide ongoing assistance, consultation, and support.
Maintain current state licenses.
Follow all guidelines as established by the payor of services.
Other duties as assigned.