Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) NHC PRN Coffee County Schools

PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for NHC

At NHC we foster a culture of recognition empowerment and teamwork in a fun family-oriented environment where our employeeswhom we call partnersare encouraged to grow and succeed. We offer competitive pay with performance-based wage increases.

This is afull-time two-month position basedat NHC Sequatchie serving Coffee CountySchools. The roleinvolves traveling tomultiple locations withpaid travel provided. After the initialtwo-month assignment the position willtransition to PRN(as needed) status.

Requirements:

• Must have Masters degree from an approved curriculum in Speech Pathology or its equivalent.
• Must have Tennessee Speech Therapist license & Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association
• Must be flexible & reliable
• Thorough knowledge of the principles methods materials and equipment used in speech therapy.

• Knowledge of the possible hazards to patients and necessary precautionary measures during treatment.
• Ability to understand interpret and adapt a physicians written or oral directions and to suggest treatment programs and outline expected benefits regarding speech therapy treatment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients families medical staff and other personnel.
• Ability to perform the mental physical and emotional requirements of the job.
• Possess the initiative and judgment involved in planning performing and supervising speech therapy services according to accepted standards of Speech Therapy practice.
• Thorough knowledge of third party reimbursement requirements for documentation and treatment. Seek information from appropriate sources as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing settings and patients

National HealthCare Corporationis recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services designed to maximize the well-being 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.

TheNHCenvironment 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.