Speech Language Pathologist SLP
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AdamsPlace
Hendersonville, TN, US
Summary
The SLP supervises and applies therapeutic techniques for patients with speech, language, hearing, and oral myofunctional disorders. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing treatment programs, and participating in staff training.
Job Description
"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."
Position: Speech Language Pathologist, SLP
NHC HomeCare Springfield is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist, SLP to join our team! The Speech-Language Pathologist supervises and participates in the application of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders and oral myofunctional disorders.
Qualifications:
- Must have a master’s degree from an approved curriculum in Speech Pathology, or its equivalent.
- Must have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SP) from the American Speech and Hearing Association or be eligible for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
- Must be licensed in the state or states in which he/she will work.
Position Highlights:
- Directs and supervises the Communication Disorders Service Department.
- Provides evaluations and therapy as ordered by the referring physician and recommends an appropriate treatment program for the physician’s approval.
- Evaluates, plans, and carries out therapy programs, including the establishment of goals for patients as referred and approved by the physician, with periodic re-evaluations.
- Participates in the in-service training program for the HomeCare personnel.
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-springfield/
We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has been providing the best in senior care for over 50 years. At NHC, we believe that care should respect the individual, promote recovery, wellbeing and independence. We believe in celebrating life every day at our centers.
In NHC communities, we currently operate 80 skilled nursing centers, 26 assisted living communities, 3 behavioral health hospitals, 9 retirement communities, 30 hospice agencies, and 34 homecare agencies. Other services include memory care, senior care pharmacies, hospital, rehabilitation services and management and accounting services to third parties.
NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal has always been to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the wellbeing and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
Founded
1971
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has been providing the best in senior care for over 50 years. At NHC, we believe that care should respect the individual, promote recovery, wellbeing and independence. We believe in celebrating life every day at our centers.
In NHC communities, we currently operate 80 skilled nursing centers, 26 assisted living communities, 3 behavioral health hospitals, 9 retirement communities, 30 hospice agencies, and 34 homecare agencies. Other services include memory care, senior care pharmacies, hospital, rehabilitation services and management and accounting services to third parties.
NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal has always been to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the wellbeing and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
Founded
1971
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Murfreesboro, Tennessee