What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - NHC - PRN - Coffee County Schools position at NHC and Affiliates?
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 employees—whom we call partners—are encouraged to grow and succeed. We offer competitive pay with performance-based wage increases.
This is a full-time, two-month position based at NHC Sequatchie, serving Coffee County Schools. The role involves traveling to multiple locations, with paid travel provided. After the initial two-month assignment, the position will transition to PRN (as needed) status.
Requirements:
- Must have Master’s 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 physician’s 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 Corporation is 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.
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.