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Speech and Language Pathologist

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
$35.00/hr. on W2 without benef
United States, Tennessee, Chattanooga
Jan 12, 2026
Job Title: Speech and Language Pathologist Location: Chattanooga, TN 37421 Duration: 06+ months Pay Rate: $35.00 /hr on W2 Note: Ohio Medical License - Licensed as speech-language pathologist in state of Ohio. CPR certification. Monday-Friday / No weekends - This is a part time/flexible position - can work 2-3 / 8 hour days or 4 hours per day 5x per wk, etc. It may start at up to 40 hours per week for the first week or two until they are caught up. Role & Responsibility: Conducts assessments/evaluations (e.g., candidacy for augmentative device application within functional contexts of actions; development of skill profile; assessment of speech development relative to substitutions, omissions, deletions & additions of phonemes within connected conversational speech utterances; functional assessment of low, mid & high level cognitive linguistic function within typical contexts of application; assessment of oral & apparent pharyngeal phase function with respect to dysphagia management) of individuals to determine their level of receptive/expressive speech & language skills, swallowing skills, & social/pragmatic skills, develops, modifies & implements individual & group therapy/treatment programs to enhance individuals' communication, address swallowing deficiencies & prevent asphyxiation (e.g., recommends changes in texture of foods & consistency of liquids served during meals & snacks; recommends medical referrals; confers with medical staff regarding medications to improve swallowing; participates in/suggests participation in barium swallowing studies & follow-up) based on results from assessments/evaluations. Designs & personally delivers speech, language & dysphagia management services, which may include hearing screenings, for individuals &/or groups (e.g., training & support for individuals using hearing aids; beginning reading; word recognition; survival signs; articulation training; use of appropriate functional, social communication skills needed during shopping, restaurant dining or other outings; use of sign language; beginning letter writing; demonstrates language techniques; how to use augmentative communication devices). Designs & delivers in-service training to other staff on speech-language techniques/protocols to be used in carrying out individual & group communication &/or swallowing treatments/therapy on or off site; acts as sign language interpreter as necessary; participates as member of interdisciplinary team to provide professional insight & goal planning for treatment & care of individuals; attends meetings, workshops & seminars to improve/maximize professional skills & knowledge; counsels/informs guardians/family members regarding speech-language, hearing &/or swallowing issues. Composes/completes reports, lesson plans & other program related documents necessary to implement, modify & track progress of treatment/therapy programs for individuals &/or groups; operates personal computer using office systems software &/or specialized communication software (e.g., board maker) to create, edit & store records, reports, lesson plans treatment/therapy & develop augmentative communication devices (e.g., signs; photos/picture boards; communication wallets; sign language books); maintains electronic augmentative communication devices (e.g., intro-talkie; simply-say-it-plus) & hearing aids. Required Work Experience: Knowledge of speech - language pathology; state & federal standards for treatment of individuals with speech, language swallowing disorders Skill in operation of diagnostic assessment/evaluation/screening equipment for determining level of speech, language, hearing & swallowing skills; use of augmentative communication devices &/or electronic communication devices. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; develop & modify individual &/or group treatment/therapy programs & lesson plans; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; establish & maintain good rapport with individuals & their guardians/family members.