Speech-Language Pathologist (Acute)

Northside Hospital Inc.•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing organization. We are expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities, creating opportunities for healthcare professionals. The Rehabilitation Team at Northside supports employee professional and personal growth through advanced certification and specialty training financial support, tuition reimbursement, and staff career advancement levels programs. We foster an environment that promotes work/life balance, embraces diversity, and values our employees. We are a highly recognized and supportive organization with a valued rehabilitation services department, comprised of a compassionate, dedicated, and innovative team of highly specialized professionals focused on evidence-based care. Our supportive leadership team encourages personal growth and development, and we maintain strong collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams. We are strong supporters of our community through screenings, education, volunteering, and community service initiatives, with a focus on service excellence and providing expert-level care. Our team includes seasoned clinicians and mentors, many with advanced certifications and specialty training, and we have residency and enrichment programs underway. We celebrate longevity within our team, with many employees reaching 20, 30, and 40 years of service.

Requirements

Current Speech-Language Pathologist license by the Georgia Board of Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing
Certified (Certificate of Clinical Competency) by the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association or meets the educational requirements for certificate and in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certification with completion in one year.
Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology.
Previous patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluates speech, language, cognitive, and communication impairments, as well as swallowing, airway, clinical voice and resonance disorders.
Develops and administers speech therapy programs and treatments for inpatients and outpatients of age groups defined by clinical competency, which may include neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Requires patient and family education.
Requires the exercise of courtesy and patience in speaking with and assisting patients, families, medical personnel and others in order to provide quality customer service.