Speech Language Pathologist

Fairview Pediatric Therapy is a premier multidisciplinary pediatric clinic seeking a skilled Speech Language Pathologist who:

  • is eager to continue to hone their clinical skills with the best research based modalities out there

  • wants to help clients reach their therapeutic goals

  • is flexible and able to adapt to a growing and changing team-driven medical clinic

  • who leads clients, parents/caregivers, and other team members with humility, perseverance, and confidence  

  • is creative and able to think outside the box to best grow themselves, their clients, and Fairview Pediatric Therapy.

  • desires to be part of a collaborative team working to ensure the best outcomes for Fairview Pediatric Therapy.

Fairview Pediatric Therapy is currently hiring a part-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our team for after school sessions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Complete assessments of clients using formal and informal tools to identify strengths and areas for improvement

  2. Create and implement treatment plans for clients that encourage independence and functional outcomes

  3. Provide treatment through the therapeutic use of activities addressing skills such as articulation, receptive and expressive language, fluency, oral motor, etc.

  4. Provide guidance, education, consultation to the clients, their caregivers and other professionals to optimize outcomes and carryover

  5. Attend regularly scheduled team meetings to discuss policies and operational guidelines, caseload management, opportunities for improvement, and ideas for future services

  6. Partner with the other members of the Fairview Pediatric Therapy team to customize a treatment plan, coordinate services, implement best practices, provide consistency to clients and ensure the best possible outcome. 

  7. Document all treatments in an accurate, confidential and timely manner within the electronic system or other approved format.

Qualifications

Required: Must be in compliance with federal, state and local requirements specifically,

  • Must have completed a Master’s or Doctorate of Speech Language Pathology Degree from an accredited college or university and be certified by the National Board of Certification.

  • Must hold a current Tennessee License through the Tennessee State Board.

  • Must have or be willing to obtain current CPR and first aid certification (Heartsaver First Aid and CPR or Basic Life Support)

  • Pediatric experience

Abilities and Skills

  • Professional oral and written communication and excellent interpersonal communication skills with clients and coworkers.

  • Ability to meet the needs of a varied client population therapeutically and sensitively. 

  • Sound analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong organizational and prioritization aptitude

  • Comply with HIPAA and other federal, state and local regulations, as well, as to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in client and staff matters

  • Physical demands require therapists to continually walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and stand for long periods of time and the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

Fairview Pediatric Therapy utilizes a three phase interview process to ensure that potential clinicians and Fairview Pediatric Therapy are well suited for each other. Please send your resume and cover letter to fairviewpediatrictherapy@gmail.com. Once these documents are received one of our team leads will reach out to you to walk you through the next steps.