Speech Language Pathologist

Legacy Healthcare Services

. Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing disorders and communication/cognitive impairments using evidence-based therapeutic techniques .

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeKnoxville • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $42 - $50 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and treating patients with swallowing disorders and communication/cognitive impairments, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Proficient in developing and implementing personalized treatment programs to enhance the quality of life for senior patients in a community setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Masters Degree In Speech Language PathologyCurrent State License As A Speech Language PathologistEvidence-Based Therapeutic TechniquesClinical EvaluationInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Swallowing Disorder TreatmentCommunication Impairment TreatmentCognitive Impairment TreatmentTreatment Program DevelopmentRehabilitative Services

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal SkillsFiscal SkillsClinical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

State License As A Speech Language Pathologist

Industry Keywords

Senior Living CommunityPersonalized Therapeutic CareFunction-Based Treatment ApproachPatient Plans Of CareClinical Conferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate and treat patients for swallowing disorders and communication/cognitive impairments using evidence-based therapeutic techniques
Establish treatment goals and develop and implement appropriate Speech Pathology treatment programs based on a full clinical evaluation
Provide rehabilitative services to patients under specific medical orders as part of a coordinated team
Participate in clinical conferences to share and coordinate patient plans of care
Treat residents one-on-one through private treatment sessions using a function-based treatment approach
Deliver personalized therapeutic care to senior living community residents
Help improve senior patients’ quality of life and support them in leading purposeful, safe, and joyful lives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters Degree from an accredited graduate program in speech language pathology school
Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP, or ability to obtain prior to beginning employment
Excellent interpersonal, fiscal, and clinical skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Desirable Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements
401(k)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance for qualified positions
Paid time off (PTO) with rollover and buyout options at year’s end for qualified positions
Company-paid group life insurance
Flex spending account
Voluntary life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
Licensure reimbursement
Company-provided CEUs and unlimited online CEUs for full-time employees
Career advancement opportunities
Individualized treatment sessions
Work/life balance