Speech and Language Pathology Director jobs in Franklin, TN

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating pediatric patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. This is a 1099 contract position open for the summer (May 20-August 10, 2024). Ideally, we are looking for a public school SLP who is looking to earn extra money over the summer. We are a small private practice and provide therapy services at a variety of daycares and schools in the Mt. Juliet/Hermitage area. This job will require some travel.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results
- Provide therapy sessions to patients to improve speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes
- Educate patients and their families on strategies to improve communication skills and manage swallowing difficulties
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Stay current with advancements in the field of speech-language pathology

Skills:
- Experience working with pediatric patients is highly desirable
- In-depth understanding of anatomy and physiology related to speech, language, communication, and swallowing
- Excellent client care skills with the ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships
- Strong assessment skills to accurately evaluate patients' speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities

Requirements:
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Valid Tennessee licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is required

If you are a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help individuals improve their communication and swallowing abilities for a better quality of life.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Private practice
• School

Experience:

• pediatric speech therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road