Speech Language Pathologist SLP

AdamsPlace; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Springfield is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. The role involves supervising and applying therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, and oral myofunctional disorders.

Requirements include a master’s degree in Speech Pathology, CCC‑SP or CFY eligibility, and state licensure. The clinician will evaluate, plan, and implement therapy with periodic re-evaluations and contribute to in‑service training for HomeCare staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an approved program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SP) or eligible for CFY.
• Licensed to practice in the applicable state(s).

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in therapeutic techniques for speech and language disorders.
• Performs evaluations and provides therapy as ordered by the physician.
• Plans and carries out therapy programs with goals and periodic re-evaluations.
• Participates in in-service training for HomeCare staff.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

CCC-SP or CFY eligibility

State licensure

Job description

"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."

Position: Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

NHC HomeCare Springfield is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist, SLP to join our team! The Speech-Language Pathologist supervises and participates in the application of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders and oral myofunctional disorders.

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s degree from an approved curriculum in Speech Pathology, or its equivalent.
• Must have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SP) from the American Speech and Hearing Association or be eligible for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• Must be licensed in the state or states in which he/she will work.

Position Highlights

• Directs and supervises the Communication Disorders Service Department.
• Provides evaluations and therapy as ordered by the referring physician and recommends an appropriate treatment program for the physician’s approval.
• Evaluates, plans, and carries out therapy programs, including the establishment of goals for patients as referred and approved by the physician, with periodic re-evaluations.
• Participates in the in-service training program for the HomeCare personnel.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge… innovation and improvement… teamwork and collaboration… and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well‑being of the communities we serve.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.