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Amergis Speech Language Pathologist - Schools in Chattanooga, Tennessee
$500 Bonus for anyone that will start for the current school year.
- Candidates can expect to be contracted until May 2027. Bonus will be paid out after 2 weeks of work.
The Speech-Language Pathologist in the school setting is responsible for performing student evaluations as well as providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each individual student and the physician's orders.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications
• One (1) year of experience with a spectrum of disabilities and wide variety of communication disorders, augmentative communication systems and assistive devices;
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated successful professional experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to be trained in other programs, methods, and system utilized by the department.
• Ability to maintain a commitment to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students.
• Ability to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families.
• Ability to maintain an openness to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students.
• Ability to maintain a high level of personal standards, professionalism, and integrity.
Minimum Requirements:
Active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Licensure in the state of assignment required
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred and may be required by state/contract.
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Education
Job Function: Education | Speech Language Pathologist | Speech Language Pathologist School
Job Type: Travel
Setting: Schools
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0697
Contract Duration: 6
Pay Rate: $2387 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-03-17T21:02:13