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Paxxon Healthcare Services·Athens, Tennessee
Speech Language Pathologist
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients to restore function and independence in everyday activities. Responsibilities include implementing treatment models, educating caregivers, and documenting patient progress toward goals.
Description Paxxon Healthcare Services, is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents. We are proud to remain a therapist-owned and operated company that believes in a unique and innovative approach to geriatric care. We are looking for a committed and patient-focused PRN Speech Language Pathologist to join our rehab team. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities.
A Speech Language Pathologist is a skilled, registered and licensed professional who evaluates and treats patients referred by a physician. Treatment approaches utilize applicable modalities, supervision of rehabilitation techs, and/or exercise to restore function.
Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality. Select and adapt the appropriate per case speech therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions. Guide and educate family members and caregivers. Observe, note, and report on the progress of long- and short-term treatment goals. Collect data and document processes followed. Regularly follow-up with clients. SKILLS Proven working experience as a Speech Language Pathologist Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of Speech Language Pathology Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grown in the profession Professional behavior Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Benefits: 401K Referral Bonus Policy Flexible schedule
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Speech Language Pathologists must be a graduate of an accredited Speech Pathology training program and have secured the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
LICENSURE OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS Speech Language Pathologists must be licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Speech Therapy and provide an acceptable Criminal Background Check.
Market context
Speech Language Pathologist openings in Tennessee are often driven by outpatient therapy needs and patient caseloads that include swallowing and communication support. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an accredited SLP degree, an active CCC-SLP state license, outpatient experience, and dysphagia experience; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your license status and highlight any dysphagia cases in your resume; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster.