Outpatient/Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist at Phoebe Sumter in Americus
About The Position
Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC) is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their team at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. This full-time, part-time, or PRN position offers opportunities for both outpatient and inpatient care. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving patients' communication, cognition, swallowing, and overall quality of life. While outpatient experience is preferred, new graduates are also encouraged to apply. The SLP will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, evaluating and treating a wide range of diagnoses including speech and language impairments, cognitive-communication disorders, swallowing and dysphagia, airway disorders, and clinical voice and resonance disorders. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, developing treatment plans, administering therapy, monitoring progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Experience with instrumental swallowing assessments like MBS and FEES is a plus.
Requirements
- Graduate from a ASHA accredited Speech/Language pathology Program with Master’s Degree.
- Must be 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 for certification within completion in one year.
- Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
- Excellent communication and people skills
Nice To Haves
- 1 year outpatient experience preferred.
- Experience or competency with instrumental swallowing assessments, including Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS) and/or Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Appropriately assesses and examines patients with varying diagnoses according to SLP scope of practice.
- Treats patient within the SLP scope of practice.
- Teaches patients how to use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assistive apparati.
- Provides education to patients, caregivers and associates regarding SLP interventions, safety, community resources and outcomes.
- Recommends appropriate adaptive equipment for ambulation and functional mobility.
- Coordinates and leads groups.
- Attends and participates in care planning meetings as assigned.
- Communicates and collaborates with all customers and interdisciplinary team members.
- Maintains gym area and equipment.
- Contributes to profits and revenues including marketing and productivity.
- Participates in budget development and cost saving efforts.
- Serves on performance improvement teams.
- Participates in community services.
- Provides care and documentation in accordance with regulatory, legal, and reimbursement guidelines.
- Accepts responsibility for own growth and development through inservices, required programs and continuing education.
- Complies with all established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains CPR certification.
- Assumes responsibility for completing all assignments and tasks in a timely and cost efficient manner.
- Performs other duties as required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus
- Excellent benefits package, including 401k with company match - Vested from day one
- $1,000 continuing education allotment
- Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues
- Wellness Program where we reimburse up to $30 a month towards gym membership as well as participation in active community events (5 K’s/Fun Runs/Mud Runs/Triathlons/etc.)
- Clinical Mentorship targeting the development of your clinical skillset
- Career Development through the ITC Elevate Program focused on both personal and professional growth. We seek to promote from within ITC!
- Referral Program issuing up to $8,000 for the referral of another team member
- Team-focused approach as there is interdisciplinary collaboration as well as active communication with many healthcare providers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
