SPEECH PATHOLOGIST Position Available In Blount, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Speech Pathologists evaluate, plan, and implement individualized speech therapy programs for patients of all ages. They document patient progress, provide education to patients and families, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Requirements include a Speech Language Pathologist license in Tennessee, ASHA certification, and CPR certification. Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and communication skills are essential for this role.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Evaluates, plans, implements, and directs individualized speech therapy programs. Documents status and progress of patients. Provides patient, staff, and family education. Participates on multidisciplinary teams to correlate comprehensive patient care processes. Provides speech therapy care for infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics based on knowledge of basic growth and development. Interacts with patients and staff in a professional manner; evaluates and treats patients with various neurological and muscular dysfunctions.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and/or experience: Require current Speech Language Pathologist license in State of Tennessee by the Division of Health Related Boards, and Certificate of Clinical Competence by ASHA. Recommend membership in American Speech and Hearing Association. CPR required.
Knowledge:
Human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, indications and contraindications for interventions, English language, human behavior and performance, principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
Skills:
Ability to detect differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. Active listening to what others are saying. Effective speaking to others to convey information. Logic and reasoning to identify most effective solutions and for appropriate clinical decision making. Written communication which effectively and thoroughly conveys treatments and plans to others.
Abilities:
Identify and understand speech of another person, and speak clearly to others so they can understand. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce solutions to problems.
