Speech Pathologist

Job Summary

The SLP will provide and direct Speech Therapy services to people with intellectual disabilities to include assessment and treatment, development and implementation, and related professional in-services. Work as an interdisciplinary team member to implement support plans that facilitate people in reaching their full potential. Comply with all Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) regulations. Provide critical competency based teaching to care givers and management staff to facilitate continuity of care.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Function independently and as a team member. Should be able to teach in a variety of settings to people with varying educational backgrounds and literacy levels. Should be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing. Maintain appropriate documentation for client records.
• Assess, develop, implement and monitor dysphagia/mealtime guidelines and plans, assistive technology plans, and speech assessments.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to discuss collaborative recommendations. Attend Circle of Support (COS)/Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings to interpret evaluation and/or treatment results and recommendations.
• Comply with Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) State Operations Manual for performing annual assessment and ongoing treatment regarding dysphagia/mealtime guidelines and plans, speech assessments, and assistive technology needs to Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities residing in ICF/IID homes.
• Coordinate care of the individual with medical staff, residential and day program staff, and other team members. This may include accompanying people to community providers.
• Provide training to all staff and people residing in ICF/IID homes. Training includes mealtime plans, communication profiles, and/or assistive technology devices.
• Provide ongoing assistance, consultation, and support. Emergency on-call and weekend availability required.
• Maintain current state license.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Function independently and as a team member. Should be able to teach in a variety of settings to people with varying educational backgrounds and literacy levels. Should be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing. Maintain appropriate documentation for client records.
• Assess, develop, implement and monitor dysphagia/mealtime guidelines and plans, assistive technology plans, and speech assessments.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to discuss collaborative recommendations. Attend Circle of Support (COS)/Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings to interpret evaluation and/or treatment results and recommendations.
• Comply with Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) State Operations Manual for performing annual assessment and ongoing treatment regarding dysphagia/mealtime guidelines and plans, speech assessments, and assistive technology needs to Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities residing in ICF/IID homes.
• Coordinate care of the individual with medical staff, residential and day program staff, and other team members. This may include accompanying people to community providers.
• Provide training to all staff and people residing in ICF/IID homes. Training includes mealtime plans, communication profiles, and/or assistive technology devices.
• Provide ongoing assistance, consultation, and support. Emergency on-call and weekend availability required.
• Maintain current state license.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, and Tennessee Licensure (required).

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience. Prefer previous experience in the developmental disabilities field of service.

Professional & other skill set: Licensed SLP, basic computer skills with Microsoft software, ability to communicate professionally and effectively

Physical Requirements: Health must be adequate to allow for efficient accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities. Must be able to lift 50lbs

Supervisory Structure: Reports to ICF/IID Senior Assistant Director.

Job Requirements: 90-Day Evaluation Period. All Orange Grove Center required training and orientation.