Speech Language Pathologist SLP

NHC Careers • Hendersonville, TN

20d

About The Position

NHC HomeCare Springfield is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to supervise and participate in therapeutic rehabilitation for patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral myofunctional disorders. The role directs and supervises the Communication Disorders Service Department, provides physician-ordered evaluations and therapy, and recommends treatment programs for physician approval. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates patients, plans and carries out therapy programs with established goals, and conducts periodic re-evaluations. The position also participates in in-service training for HomeCare personnel.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an approved curriculum in Speech Pathology, or its equivalent.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SP) from the American Speech and Hearing Association, or eligibility for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• Licensed in the state or states in which 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 an appropriate treatment program for physician approval.
• Evaluate patients, plan and carry out therapy programs, establish goals for patients as referred and approved by the physician, and conduct periodic re-evaluations.
• Participate in the in-service training program for HomeCare personnel.
• Supervise and participate in therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral myofunctional disorders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time