Speech-Language Pathologist

• Location 109 N Germantown Rd,Chattanooga, TN, ,United States
• Industry Speech Pathology
• Employee Type Regular Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others No

Are you passionate about helping children find their voice? The Speech & Hearing Center is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join our dynamic clinical team!

We seek a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist who makes a tangible difference in patients' lives. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals with communication and swallowing disorders across various age groups. You play a crucial part in restoring function, improving quality of life, and empowering patients to communicate effectively. Your expertise directly impacts our community's well-being, fostering independence and confidence in those we serve.

• Conducts comprehensive
  diagnostic evaluations
  to identify a person’s receptive and expressive language skills, processing abilities, voice quality, fluency, articulation, oral motor abilities and functional communication skills.
• Develops and implements individualized
  treatment plans
  based on assessment findings, patient goals, and evidence-based practices.
• Provides targeted
  articulation therapy
  to improve speech sound production and intelligibility.
• Implements effective
  language therapy
  strategies for receptive and expressive language delays or disorders.
• Manages dysphagia
  , including assessment of swallowing function and provision of appropriate interventions and dietary recommendations.
• Recommends, refers and/or trains patients on
  Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)systems to facilitate functional communication as needed.
• Addresses cognitive-communication disorders
  through specialized interventions that target attention, memory, problem-solving, and executive functions.
• Delivers voice therapy
  to improve vocal quality, pitch, and loudness for individuals with voice disorders.
• Applies fluency therapy
  techniques to reduce stuttering and improve overall communication flow.
• Educates patients and their families
  , including information on treatment strategies, and home exercise programs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care and optimal outcomes.
• Documents patient progress, treatment plans, and discharge summaries accurately and timely.
• Maintains continuing education hours for state licensure.
• Supervises speech-language pathology assistants and students, as needed.
• Participates in community outreach activities to promote the Center in the community, as needed.
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards of practice.

• Holds a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

• Possesses relevant clinical experience in diagnostic evaluation and treatment across diverse populations.
• Holds current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Possesses specialized experience with specific patient populations (e.g., pediatric, geriatric, neurological).

• Demonstrates strong clinical knowledge in
  Diagnostic Evaluation
  ,
  Treatment Planning
  ,
  Articulation Therapy
  ,
  Language Therapy
  ,
  Dysphagia Management
  ,
  Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC),
  Cognitive-Communication Disorders
  ,
  Voice Therapy
  , and
  Fluency Therapy
  .
• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works collaboratively within a team environment.
• Maintains a patient-centered approach to care.
• Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• The ability to consistently model our Core Values of…