Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

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. Speech therapy clinical fellows at Special Kids have opportunities for team collaboration as well as collaboration with other disciplines, including occupational therapy and physical therapy. Speech therapist at Special Kids have access to engaging therapy materials and testing instruments.  If you are looking for a challenge and want to be part of an amazing team in a positive work environment, apply now. 

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

SLP Clinical Fellows (SLP-CF's) provide speech and language therapy services to children from birth to age 21 with a variety of diagnoses and developmental delays by performing the following duties; 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Assesses language skills in both English and Spanish.
• Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills and provides treatment to children with a variety of communication disorders, diagnoses, and developmental delays under supervision.
• Programs and provides instruction on the use of AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) devices as applicable under supervision.
• Coordinates participation in multi-sensory, educational, functional, and social activities designed to help patients develop or regain abilities/function or adapt to disabilities. 
• Selects constructive activities suited to the patient’s physical capacity, comprehension level, and interest to upgrade the individual to maximum independence.
• Prepares patients for school and/or daily living, assisting in the restoration of functions, and aiding in necessary adjustments to lifestyle.
• Instructs patients and families in treatment procedures for best carryover in multiple environments.
• 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.
• Consistently maintains high patient care productivity.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Education and/or Experience

A minimum of a master’s degree in communication Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology with related experience and/or training. 

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software and web-based applications such as electronic medical records.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Active 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.

Values

• Compassion
• Wellness
• Courage
• Faith