Speech Language Pathologist
ORANGE GROVE CENTER INC
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Salary
$75,000 - $78,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The Speech Language Pathologist will deliver Speech Therapy services to school-age children and/or adults with intellectual disabilities, encompassing assessment, treatment, and the development and implementation of related professional in-services. A key function involves working within an interdisciplinary team to implement support plans and provide critical competency-based teaching to caregivers and management staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology and the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, along with active Tennessee and Georgia Licensure. A minimum of 2 years of experience is required, with preference given to those with experience in the developmental disabilities field.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Head
- Quarters -
- Chattanooga,
- TN 37404Position
- Type:
- Full
- TimeSalary
- Range: $75,000.00 - $78,000.00
- SalaryJob
- Shift:
- MorningJob
- Category:
- Health
- CareJob
- Summary 8:00am - 4:00pm Mon
- Fri TN PT License The SLP will provide Speech Therapy services to school age children and/or adults with intellectual disabilities to include assessment and treatment, develop and implementation, and related professional in-services. Work as an interdisciplinary team member to implement support plans that facilitate individuals in reaching their full potential. Provide critical competency-based teaching to care givers and management staff to facilitate continuity of care. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess, develop, implement, and monitor dysphagia/mealtime guidelines and plans, assistive technology plans, and speech assessments.
- Function independently and as a team member. Should be able to teach in a variety of settings to people with varying educational backgrounds and literacy levels. Should be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing. Maintain appropriate documentation for client records.
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings to discuss collaborative recommendations including interpreting evaluation and/or treatment results and recommendations.
- Coordinate care of the individual with school, medical staff, residential and day program staff, and other team members. This may include accompanying people to community providers.
- Provide training to staff. Training includes mealtime plans, communication profiles, and/or assistive technology devices.
- Provide ongoing assistance, consultation, and support.
- Maintain current state licenses.
- Follow all guidelines as established by the payor of services.
- Other duties as assigned.
- QualificationsQualifications
- Education: Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, and Tennessee and Georgia Licensure.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience. Prefer previous experience in the developmental disabilities field of service.
- Professional & other skill set: Licensed SLP, basic computer skills with Microsoft software, ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
- Physical
- Requirements: Health must be adequate to allow for efficient accomplishment of assigned duties to and responsibilities.
- Job
- Requirements: 90-Day Evaluation Period. All Orange Grove Center required training and orientation.
