American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Relocation offered
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
A licensed speech-language pathologist employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient.
Education
Required:
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
De-escalation training, if applicable.
Preferred:
N/A
Experience
Required:
Knowledge of general speech-language principles and practical skills.
Preferred:
Pediatric experience with speech/language and feeding therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Position Requirements(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Tennessee licensure from School of Speech Language Pathology.
Certification of Clinical Competency
BLS/CPR certification completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
Preferred:
N/A
Department Position Summary Provides age-appropriate evaluations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Therapist may provide evaluation and treatment to a variety of pediatric patients including but not limited to language delay, articulation disorders, auditory processing, autism spectrum disorder, craniofacial, and treatment of hearing impairment. May provide evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders, feeding difficulties, and perform video-fluoroscopic swallow function studies. Establish good rapport with parents and provide recommendations for carry over of therapy in the home setting. Therapist will maintain accurate written reports and data. Serves as clinical instructor for Speech-Language Pathology students as needed. Participates in continuing education programs. Participates in community education. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center. Maintains standards as set down by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association regarding treatment procedures and professional ethics.
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Education
Required:
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
De-escalation training, if applicable.
Preferred:
N/A
Experience
Required:
Knowledge of general speech-language principles and practical skills.
Preferred:
Pediatric experience with speech/language and feeding therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Position Requirements(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Tennessee licensure from School of Speech Language Pathology.
Certification of Clinical Competency
BLS/CPR certification completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
Preferred:
N/A
Department Position Summary Provides age-appropriate evaluations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Therapist may provide evaluation and treatment to a variety of pediatric patients including but not limited to language delay, articulation disorders, auditory processing, autism spectrum disorder, craniofacial, and treatment of hearing impairment. May provide evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders, feeding difficulties, and perform video-fluoroscopic swallow function studies. Establish good rapport with parents and provide recommendations for carry over of therapy in the home setting. Therapist will maintain accurate written reports and data. Serves as clinical instructor for Speech-Language Pathology students as needed. Participates in continuing education programs. Participates in community education. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center. Maintains standards as set down by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association regarding treatment procedures and professional ethics.
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