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Licensed Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist / Tennessee / Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

Adelphi Staffing, LLC

Maynardville, Tennessee, United States

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Summary:
  • Ref #: C-SLP-
  • Profession: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Maynardville, TN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Schedule:, 08:00 AM-04:30 PMRequirements:
  • Valid Speech-Language Pathologist license in the practicing state(s) or proof of eligibility
  • Must have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American
  • SpeechLanguageHearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow.
  • Valid drivers license or reliable transportation Responsibilities:
  • Supervise CFYs, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as per state licensure and professional standards.
  • Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, clinical and billing documentation, and work-related meetings.
  • Attend and contribute to patient care conferences and related meetings.
  • Refer patients to other disciplines or agencies as needed for comprehensive care.
  • Consult with the rehabilitation team and physician to select appropriate therapeutic regimens for each patient.
  • Adapt programs and care plans to individual patient needs.
  • Ensure a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
  • Order necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Maintain, clean, and report the need for equipment repairs.
  • Prioritize patient service, providing high-quality, compassionate care that recognizes individual needs and rights.
  • Screen, examine, and evaluate patients to establish diagnoses, identify impairments, and develop treatment plans. Implement speech-language pathology treatments and document services in areas such as cognitive-communication, speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, swallowing disorders, perceptual abilities, orientation, memory, pragmatics, psychosocial expression, functional communication, and case management.
  • Coordinate and instruct patients in using adaptive communication devices.
  • Identify hearing deficits and refer for further assessment and rehabilitation.
  • Select activities suited to patients' physical and mental capacities, intelligence, and interests.
  • Instruct patients in therapeutic skills and techniques, and evaluate their progress, attitudes, and behavior.
  • Perform routine re-examinations to modify or progress treatment plans as needed.
  • Coordinate home and community care with the interdisciplinary team and referring physician.
  • Other duties assigned by Management