Speech Language Pathologist, Outpatient Pediatrics

Trinity Health • Athens, GA

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About The Position

Evaluates and treats pediatric patients referred by a licensed physician in accordance with the Practice Act for the State of Georgia. Applies a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech-language, oral motor, and hearing disorders. Performs specialized evaluations for dysphagia. Complies with hospital policies and supports the mission and values of the hospital. The Speech Language Pathologist must be duly licensed by the Georgia State Board. The therapist must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. The speech-language pathologist must hold a Master’s degree from an American Speech-Language Hearing Association accredited program and licensed to practice by the Georgia State Board. The therapist must also hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence. Speech Language Pathologists should have as a minimum, broad experience in a variety of different clinical settings through their ASHA accredited clinical internship programs. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Must be duly licensed by the Georgia State Board
• Must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
• Must hold a Master’s degree from an American Speech-Language Hearing Association accredited program and licensed to practice by the Georgia State Board
• Must also hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Should have as a minimum, broad experience in a variety of different clinical settings through their ASHA accredited clinical internship programs

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats pediatric patients referred by a licensed physician
• Applies a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech-language, oral motor, and hearing disorders
• Performs specialized evaluations for dysphagia
• Complies with hospital policies and supports the mission and values of the hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees