Pediatric Speech Pathologist - PRN
About The Position
Avita Health System is proud to serve the communities of Crawford and Richland counties through three hospitals and numerous clinic locations. Over the past few years, we’ve tripled in size, now employing over 2,200 team members and more than 160 physicians and advanced practitioners. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the people who depend on us. We’re currently seeking a dedicated Pediatric Speech Pathologist to join our Speech & Audiology Department at our Galion location. Position Overview Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) are responsible for providing appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care, and therapeutic interventions in the areas of speech and language, voice, fluency, social communication, and feeding/swallowing. The SLP will work directly with patients, their families, and collaborate with healthcare providers and other professionals in providing education, counseling, and facilitation of additional care/intervention as needed. Additionally, pediatric SLPs provide augmentative and alternative communication systems for individuals with severe expressive and or language comprehension disorders.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an approved school of speech/language pathology.
- Current State Licensure in Speech Pathology (as Speech Pathologist).
- BLS certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Knowledge of principals and practice of speech pathology.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working as a Speech Pathologist.
- Certificate of competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits
- Generous paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- 403(b) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Pharmacy discounts for employees
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement
- Recognition programs, including the DAISY Nursing Award for excellence
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Career Level
Mid Level
