Speech Language Pathologist or Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Company: Associates In Pediatric Therapy Llc
Location: Loudon
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Description:In this role, you will play an important part in helping children and their families receive the therapy services that they need in the East TN school system!Benefits of Working at Associates in Pediatric Therapy:Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance100% Company Provided Life InsuranceCompany Provided Professional Liability InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid Time Off401(K) MatchFlexible ScheduleBonusesOpportunities for AdvancementYearly company retreats and eventsAnd so much more!The primary responsibilities of the Speech Language Pathologist are to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children.SLP Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Evaluate and treat children from birth to age 21 for speech, language, oral motor, feeding, voice, fluency, articulation, or social communication disorders to achieve the highest level of functioning and prevent regression.Work closely with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.Accurately document treatment sessions as well as progress or evaluation reports in detail.Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities and upholds federal/state licensure and ethical expectations.The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant is responsible for providing physician ordered treatment for patients, as well as the prevention of regression under the direction and supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.SLPA Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Under physicians orders and in collaboration with supervising speech language pathologist, treat patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.Assist with preparing detailed documentation of treatment provided, length of treatment and progress toward outcomes identified in plan of care.Follow treatment and therapy plans recommended by speech language pathologist to suit the individual needs of a diverse population of patients including short- and long-term goals.Prepares therapy material and/or equipment for use in therapy activities; adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by patients needs and abilities.Assist with performing screenings to detect communication disorders.Help to educate patients, parents, and caregivers, about speech disorders, causes and plan for treatment.Report patient progress and status to appropriate parties including family members, caregiver, or medical professional.Requirements:Our Ideal SLP Candidate Has:Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology and hold an applicable and current, unrestricted license to practice (or in the process of obtaining license).New Grads Welcome!Our Ideal SLPA Candidate Has:Associate degree with completion of a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant program from an accredited university.Hold an applicable and current, unrestricted license.Passed national boards.Thorough understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments.Get to Know Associates in Pediatric Therapy:Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) was founded in 2007 by our CEO Renea Sageser to provide clinics in rural areas so children may receive the quality services they need closer to home. APT currently has 23 clinics throughout TN, KY and IN. APT is built on a culture that prioritizes family-centered care in order to Advance Patients to their next Therapeutic Level. APT values our patients and employees by being 100% family focused, offering flexible employment opportunities, mentorship opportunities, and community involvement. Since our founding APT has been awarded Best Places to Work in Kentucky for 6 years consecutively!APT is always looking for talented, passionate, and committed therapists and support staff to serve our patients therapeutic needs. If you are passionate about providing pediatric services to patients and families using a team approach and you have a nature that is self-motivating, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, loyal, and respectful for all areas of diversity we would love to chat with you.We invite you to learn more about working for APT by visiting our website at https://kidtherapy.org/careers/ and hear from our therapists directly by watching this video -> APT Employee ThoughtsAssociates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.by Jobble

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