Speech Language Pathologist
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- Location: McMinnville, TN
- Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas River Park
- Department: Speech Language
- Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift
- This role serves a large population of outpatient pediatric patients alongside adults.
- Restore critical communication and swallowing functions by designing and executing evidence-based therapy interventions tailored to each patient's unique clinical condition.
- Empower patients and their families through dedicated education and counseling, ensuring they understand the treatment journey and are equipped to support recovery at home.
- Document patient progress and care journeys with precision, utilizing clinical data to continuously improve treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.
- Facilitate seamless transitions by managing discharge planning and connecting patients with essential support programs to ensure long-term success beyond the clinical setting.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Speech language pathologist provisional license will be accepted until license is issued. License must be obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences:
- We are open to those needing their Clinical Fellowship year. We are happy to provide that experience for you.