Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
NHC HomeCare Dickson is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). The role supervises and participates in therapeutic rehabilitation for patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral myofunctional disorders. The SLP directs and supervises the Communication Disorders Service Department, provides evaluations and physician-ordered therapy, and recommends treatment programs for physician approval. The position also includes evaluating, planning, and delivering therapy programs with established goals and periodic re-evaluations, participating in in-service training for HomeCare personnel, and consulting with HomeCare staff about communication problems for patients who are not receiving speech pathology services. National HealthCare Corporation describes its care approach as interdisciplinary and focused on patient well-being and independence. Its workplace values include encouragement, innovation, teamwork, collaboration, honesty, and integrity.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an approved curriculum in Speech Pathology, or equivalent.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SP) from the American Speech and Hearing Association or eligibility for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
- Licensure in the state or states where the employee will work.
Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise the Communication Disorders Service Department.
- Provide evaluations and therapy as ordered by the referring physician and recommend appropriate treatment programs for physician approval.
- Evaluate, plan, and carry out therapy programs, establish goals for referred and approved patients, and conduct periodic re-evaluations.
- Participate in the in-service training program for HomeCare personnel.
- Consult with HomeCare staff about communication problems of patients who are not receiving speech pathology services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
