Speech Language Pathologist - PRN
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
For Technical help, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page.A Speech Language Pathologist 1 provides the highest quality age-appropriate care for patients newborn to 21 years of age within the scope of practice and established standards for speech-language pathology. Functions effectively as a member of the rehabilitation team.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates patient’s speech, language, cognitive/communicative and oral-pharyngeal status meeting established standards.
- Plans and implements effective and appropriate treatment so that functional outcomes are achieved.
- Completes documentation meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
- Provides supervision to Speech-Language Pathology Aides, Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow/Paid Clinical Experience, Speech-Language Pathology interns, and students as assigned.
- While clinical staff may serve a specific patient population, they have the potential to care for patients within the age population range served at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Clinical staff will have competencies that will incorporate age specific guidelines.
- The licensed care giver includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology required.
- Must haveProof of Georgia licensure in Speech-Language Pathology or eligible for Georgia licensure and proof of application
- Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association in Speech-Language Pathology.
- BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire
- Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information and positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Prefer a minimum of one-year pediatric experience or related experience in speech-language pathology and supervisory experience.
- Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of date of hire.
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