Speech Language Pathologist SLP PRN

AdamsPlace; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AdamsPlace in Sparta, TN, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to supervise therapy techniques for patients with communication disorders. The role entails providing evaluations and customized therapy plans as directed by physicians. Candidates must hold a master's degree in Speech Pathology and possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). NHC promotes a collaborative environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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-SLP) or be eligible for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• Must be licensed in the state where he/she will work.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the Communication Disorders Service Department.
• Provides evaluations and therapy as ordered by the referring physician.
• Plans and carries out therapy programs with established goals.

Skills

Therapeutic techniques

Patient evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

Job description

Overview

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

NHC HomeCare Sparta is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist 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-SLP) 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 / Responsibilities

• 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.