Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Feeding
Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center
Job Summary
SLPs provide speech and language therapy services to children from birth to age 21 with a variety of diagnoses and developmental delays by performing the following duties; some SLPs may provide feeding therapy services.
Job Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills and provides treatment to children with a variety of communication disorders, diagnoses, dysphagia, and developmental delays.
- Recognizes dysphagia and makes decisions about its management in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Educates at-risk individuals and their families about swallowing and feeding disorders.
- Remains informed of recent advances in dysphagia and helps to advance knowledge as it relates to the nature and treatment of dysphagia and feeding difficulties.
- Programs and provides instruction on the use of AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) devices as applicable.
- Coordinates participation in multi-sensory, educational, functional, and social activities designed to help patients develop or regain abilities/function or adapt to disabilities.
- Selects constructive activities suited to the patient’s physical capacity, comprehension level, and interest to upgrade the individual to maximum independence.
- Prepares patients for school and/or daily living, assisting in the restoration of functions, and aiding in necessary adjustments to lifestyle.
- Instruct patients and families in treatment procedures for best carryover in multiple environments.
- Maintains accurate and timely patient reports and documentation in electronic medical records.
- Review individual files to obtain background information prior to evaluations to determine appropriate tests to administer and to ensure that all necessary information is collected.
- Administers, scores, and interprets evaluation reports in order to develop and modify an individualized treatment plan.
- Reviews treatment plans, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new goals; observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress.
- Consistently maintains high patient care productivity.
- Maintains an awareness of the patient attendance policy, enforcing it impartially and consistently at all times.
- Acts as a consultant to educational, medical, and other professional groups as well as fellow staff members.
- Collaborates with other disciplines to incorporate speech and language goals into daily activities.
- Researches and implements new speech therapy techniques.
- Refers to patients for other services, whether internal or external, as warranted and appropriate.
- Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
A minimum of a master’s degree in communication Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology with related experience and/or training.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software and web-based applications such as electronic medical records.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Active and unencumbered Tennessee State SLP license required; Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA required; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Providers (BLS Pro) certification with skills testing required; membership in ASHA recommended; HIPAA certification encouraged.
Values
- Compassion
- Wellness
- Courage
- Faith
Additional Information
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Flex Dollars, Long/Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Uniform Account.
How to Apply
https://www.specialkidstn.com/careers
Details
- Date Posted: October 22, 2024
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Clinician
- Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
- Start Date: 01/06/2025
- Salary Range: TBD
- Working Hours: TBD