Speech Language Pathologist 1 - PRN /AMBH

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • GA

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About The Position

Provides the highest quality age-appropriate care for patients newborn to 20 years of age within scope of practice and established standards for speech-language pathology. Functions effectively as a member of the rehabilitation team. Supports the mission of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology
• Georgia licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
• Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience in pediatrics or related experience in speech-language pathology
• Experience in a supervisory role

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops appropriate plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions founded in evidence-based practice 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 and documentation appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
• Provides clinical oversight to Speech-Language Pathology Aides, Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow/Paid Clinical Experience, and students as assigned.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.
• Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees