Speech-Language Pathologist (Acute)

Northside Hospital•Atlanta, GA

9h•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, creating opportunities for healthcare professionals. Our Rehabilitation Team supports employee professional and personal growth through advanced certification, specialty training financial support, and tuition reimbursement. 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, a compassionate and dedicated team focused on evidence-based care, and a supportive leadership team. We collaborate strongly with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams and are active in community service. Our focus is on service excellence and providing expert-level care. We have seasoned clinicians and mentors, many with advanced certifications and specialty training, and are developing residency and enrichment programs.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

Two (2) year clinical experience
Certified (CCC) 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.

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.
The duties of this position require patient and family education and the exercise of courtesy and patience in speaking with and assisting patients, families, medical personnel and others in order to provide quality customer service.