Speech Language Pathologist

The Speech-Language Pathologist(SLP), as a member of the rehabilitation team, has the responsibility for providing direct patient care services, including patient evaluation, treatment and discharge planning for individuals who are referred for speech/language services.

The SLP establishes individualized patient treatment plans, and provides quality therapy services with respect to speech/language services. She/he ensures that the patient care administered is consistent with the medical treatment plan and coordinated with the plans of other disciplines as appropriate.

Provides patient and family instruction/home programs and performs other departmental tasks as assigned. The SLP needs to be outgoing and flexible to adjust to all possible situations, must show initiative and good judgment. The SLP must pay close attention to detail and provide superior levels of care.

The SLP should be committed to continuing education, upgrading his/her skills, and be willing to rotate to other rehab service areas as needed.

The SLP provides guidance/training to new employees and may be asked to assist with orientation. In addition, the SLP may be requested to provide supervision of student clinicians and volunteers. The SLP clinical Fellow will follow ASHA guidelines for practice and be expected to complete all requirements to achieve ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence within 12 months of hire.

Requirements

Requires Master's Degree from an approved university program of Speech/Language Pathology.

Licenses and Certifications

Requires Master's Degree from an approved university program ofSpeech/Language Pathology.

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association or have completed registration for Clinical Fellowship with appropriate state Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology.

Licensed to practice Speech/Language Pathology in the appropriate state. Clinical Fellows must be issued provisional licensure as required by state prior to hire.

Current CPR certification required.

Work Requirements

• Shift: Day
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No
• Travel Required: No Travel
• Shift Details: 8a-5p
• City/State: Johnson City, TN

Location: Niswonger Childrens Hospital