Speech Language Pathologist

Job Details: Job Location: Head Quarters

• Chattanooga, TN, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $82000.00 - $85000.00Salary, Job Shift: Morning, Job Category: Health Care, Make a Difference. Empower Communication. Change Lives. Are you a compassionate, dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist looking for meaningful work where your expertise can make a lasting impact? Join Orange Grove Center and help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build communication skills, enhance independence, and improve their quality of life. At Orange Grove Center, you’ll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team to provide individualized speech therapy services, support safe mealtime practices, and introduce communication strategies and assistive technology that empower individuals to reach their full potential.

Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides assessment, treatment, and ongoing support to school-age children and/or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role develops and implements individualized speech, communication, and swallowing-related plans while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote safety, independence, and quality of life.

The SLP also provides competency-based training, education, and consultation to caregivers, direct support professionals, and management staff to ensure consistent, effective implementation of individualized support plans across service settings.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct speech and communication assessments and develop, implement, and monitor dysphagia and mealtime guidelines, communication profiles, and assistive technology plans. Collaborate Across Teams: Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, share evaluation and treatment findings, and contribute recommendations that support each individual's needs and goals.

Coordinate Individualized Care: Partner with families, schools, medical professionals, residential and day program staff, and other providers to promote continuity of care. Accompany individuals to community-based providers when needed. Train and Empower Staff: Provide practical, competency-based training to caregivers and staff on communication strategies, mealtime plans, swallowing precautions, and assistive technology devices.

Provide Ongoing Consultation: Offer continued guidance, education, and support to help staff implement individualized plans effectively and consistently. Maintain Accurate Documentation: Complete and maintain timely, accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with organizational requirements and applicable service-provider guidelines.

Maintain Professional Standards: Keep required state licensure current and comply with applicable clinical standards, regulations, and payer requirements. Support the Team: Work independently and collaboratively while communicating effectively with individuals and staff from diverse educational and literacy backgrounds.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology Experience : Minimum 2 years of experience. Prefer previous experience in the developmental disabilities field of service. Current, appropriate state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Ability to assess communication and swallowing-related needs and develop individualized treatment and support plans. Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to provide training and communicate clinical information clearly to individuals with varying educational backgrounds and literacy levels.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Commitment to person-centered care, professional integrity, and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 90-Day Evaluation Period. All Orange Grove Center required training and orientation.