Speech-Language Pathologist

Signal Centers; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Signal Centers in Chattanooga, TN seeks a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with communication and swallowing disorders across ages. The role involves comprehensive evaluations, evidence-based therapy, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, providing articulation, language, dysphagia, and AAC therapy, educating families, supervising assistants, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program is required.
• CCC-SLP from ASHA is required or preferred.
• Experience evaluating and treating diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive diagnostic evaluations across receptive/expressive language, fluency, articulation, and swallowing.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and goals.
• Provides articulation, language, dysphagia, and voice therapy.
• Implements AAC strategies to support functional communication.
• Educates patients and families on treatment strategies and home programs.
• Supervises SLP assistants and students as needed.
• Documents progress and discharges; maintains licensure CE hours.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for holistic care.

Skills

Diagnostics

Treatment Planning

Articulation Therapy

Language Therapy

Dysphagia Management

AAC

Cognitive-Communication

Voice Therapy

Fluency Therapy

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Ethics & Professionalism

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Brief Description

Make a Difference Every Day — One Voice at a Time!

Are you passionate about helping children find their voice? The Speech & Hearing Center is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join our dynamic clinical team!

About This Job

We seek a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist who makes a tangible difference in patients' lives. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals with communication and swallowing disorders across various age groups. You play a crucial part in restoring function, improving quality of life, and empowering patients to communicate effectively. Your expertise directly impacts our community's well-being, fostering independence and confidence in those we serve.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to identify a person’s receptive and expressive language skills, processing abilities, voice quality, fluency, articulation, oral motor abilities and functional communication skills.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and evidence-based practices.
• Provides targeted articulation therapy to improve speech sound production and intelligibility.
• Implements effective language therapy strategies for receptive and expressive language delays or disorders.
• Manages dysphagia, including assessment of swallowing function and provision of appropriate interventions and dietary recommendations.
• Recommends, refers and/or trains patients on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to facilitate functional communication as needed.
• Addresses cognitive-communication disorders through specialized interventions that target attention, memory, problem-solving, and executive functions.
• Delivers voice therapy to improve vocal quality, pitch, and loudness for individuals with voice disorders.
• Applies fluency therapy techniques to reduce stuttering and improve overall communication flow.
• Educates patients and their families, including information on treatment strategies, and home exercise programs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care and optimal outcomes.
• Documents patient progress, treatment plans, and discharge summaries accurately and timely.
• Maintains continuing education hours for state licensure.
• Supervises speech-language pathology assistants and students, as needed.
• Participates in community outreach activities to promote the Center in the community, as needed.
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards of practice.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Holds a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

Experience

• Possesses relevant clinical experience in diagnostic evaluation and treatment across diverse populations.
• Holds current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Possesses specialized experience with specific patient populations (e.g., pediatric, geriatric, neurological).

Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrates strong clinical knowledge in Diagnostic Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Articulation Therapy, Language Therapy, Dysphagia Management, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Cognitive-Communication Disorders, Voice Therapy, and Fluency Therapy.
• Applies effective Patient Education techniques.
• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works collaboratively within a team environment.
• Maintains a patient-centered approach to care.
• Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Core Values/Ethical Conduct

• The ability to consistently model our Core Values of Accountability, Community Impact, Compassion, Trustworthiness, and Teamwork
• The ability to interact with staff, clients, management, community partners and funders in a respectful and professional manner.
• The ability to create and embrace new ideas and utilize creative problem solving with an eye to improve services and delivery methods.
• The ability to work cooperatively with staff, clients, management, funders and community partners.
• The ability to be wise, accountable, and careful with use of resources and time.
• The ability to conduct oneself with honesty, reliability, and fairness, holding to our code of ethics.

Working Here

We believe in supporting our employees and their families as they journey throughout life. Our commitment to our full-time staff includes the following benefits:

• A competitive benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, group life insurance, Teladoc (telemedicine), EAP mental health resources, and short & long-term disability options.
• Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution, plus a 3% base contribution.
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Employee discounts on paid services

Our culture is important and we’ve included it in our strategic plan by creating goals which include creating a culture of belonging where everyone has what they need to succeed and thrive and investing in developing the next generation of leaders. Join us in our mission to create a community of lifelong independence, where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is nurtured. Together, we can make a difference.

Signal Centers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person in all that we do. It is, therefore, the policy of the organization to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all employees and to promote the full realization of this policy through all employment practices.