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Speech Language Pathologist

CHI Memorial Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee
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The posted compensation range of $33.11 - $49.25 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-446700 Employment Type PRN Department Speech Language Pathology Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Day Weekly Schedule PRN Days Remote No Category Therapy Travel No

Job Summary and Responsibilities

PRN Days

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) evaluate, plan, and administer treatment for inpatients and outpatients with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders to restore functional abilities. They contribute to program development, supervise support personnel, and may serve as clinical instructors.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Clinical Proficiency:Educating patients/families, recognizing and reporting changes in medical status, maintaining medical records, performing evaluations and treatments with minimal supervision, and efficient patient scheduling.
  • Professional Conduct:Maintaining certifications, attending mandatory training, sharing knowledge, mentoring staff, giving constructive feedback, working overtime as needed, punctuality, fostering cooperative relationships, timely completion of tasks (90%), professional appearance, maintaining confidentiality, accurate charge entry, and participating in quality improvement.
  • Personal Growth:Identifying weaknesses, assisting peers, adapting to change, proactively performing duties, maintaining licensure, and pursuing continuing education.
  • Customer Focus:Actively listening to customer needs, promoting positive relations, maintaining positive interactions with all stakeholders, handling stress effectively, and improving services.
  • Communication:Consistent, effective verbal and written communication, demonstrating understanding of others' input.
  • Compliance & Safety:Adhering to policies, safety procedures (including equipment checks), and maintaining a safe and quiet environment.
  • Service Development:Collaborating on new and expanded service initiatives.

SLPs also perform other duties as assigned by management


Job Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in communication disorders.  No previous experience required; experience in acute care or outpatient services preferred.  Strong CFYs considered if supervision available at time of hire.  VITALSTIM certification preferred.

TN state license required; SLP:TN

GA state license required (if working in GA) SLP:GA

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence required.  CCC-SLP

Current AHA BLS.

All modalities utilized within the therapy department.  Competence in the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, cognitive/linguistics, and voice; utilization of speaking valves with tracheostomy patients.  May enter secured medication rooms to deliver to access supplies and equipment necessary to carry out core job functions.

Where You'll Work

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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