Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

About the role

SPECIAL KIDS IS A CHRISTIAN THERAPY AND NURSING CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. We're based in Murfreesboro, TN; Christ-focused; and ready to serve each family that comes through our doors. We're professionals who are trained and licensed; but first, we're Christ followers with a God-sized mission that is only met through Him. Special Kids offers professional services to children ages birth through 21 years. Our treatment range encompasses children who need a little extra help, to children who are medically fragile, and to all sorts of diagnoses in between.

Responsibilities

• Assesses language skills in both English and Spanish.
• Diagnostics and evaluates speech and language skills and provides treatment to children with a variety of communication disorders, diagnoses, and developmental delays under supervision.
• Selects constructive activities suited to the patient’s physical capacity, comprehension level, and interest to upgrade the individual to maximum independence.
• Maintains accurate and timely patient reports and documentation in electronic medical records.
• Reviews individual files to obtain background information prior to evaluations to determine appropriate tests to administer and to ensure that all necessary information is collected under supervision.
• Administers, scores, and interprets evaluation reports in order to develop and modify an individualized treatment plan under supervision.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Requirements

This position has no supervisory duties; a CF mentor will provide the necessary hours of direct and indirect supervision for the CF per segment as defined by ASHA.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree in communication Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology with related experience and/or training.
• Basic and unencumbered Tennessee State CF-SLP license required; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Provider (BLS Pro) certification with CPR training required.
• Membership in ASHA recommended; HIPAA certification encouraged.

Skills

• Compassion
• Wellness
• Courage
• Faith

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flex Dollars (for professional development and licensing)
• Uniform Allowance