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Soliant Health

Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility Speech Therapist - Gainesboro, TN

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What they do

A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.

$81,792 / year median in Tennessee

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Category Therapy - Skilled - SLP Job Type Contract Step into a rewarding role where your expertise as a Speech-Language Pathologist makes a daily difference in the lives of children. This contract opportunity is perfect for SLP professionals who thrive in dynamic school-based environments and are passionate about supporting students' communication and learning.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
Valid Tennessee Speech-Language Pathologist license (TN SLP) Master's degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program Certificate of Clinical Competence (SLP-CCC) strongly preferred; Clinical Fellowship Year (SLP-CFY) candidates welcome Background working with pediatric populations, particularly within educational settings Proficient in a range of assessment tools and intervention strategies tailored to diverse student needs Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams
Your Core Responsibilities:
Provide assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention for students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders Develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for each student on your caseload, monitoring progress and updates as needed Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, and families to integrate best practices in communication support Maintain accurate student records and prepare reports following district and state protocols Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all students Why Consider This Role? Impact lives by supporting students' growth and success in the school setting Professional growth working among experienced educators and therapy professionals Experience the fulfillment that comes from helping young learners achieve their communication goals Contract position offering flexibility to match your lifestyle If you're a dedicated SLP ready to inspire students and contribute to a supportive educational community, we would love to learn more about your background and career aspirations. Apply today and help empower the next generation through your expertise in speech-language therapy! Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled