Speech Language Pathlogist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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About The Position

Provides the highest-quality, age-appropriate care for patients from newborn through 20 years of age within the scope of practice and established standards for speech-language pathology. The position functions as an effective member of the rehabilitation team, supports Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, and proactively contributes to safe patient care and a safe environment. The role involves travel to clinical locations according to patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school.
• Georgia licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pediatrics or related experience in speech-language pathology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients according to established standards.
• Develop plans of care and implement effective, evidence-based treatment interventions to achieve functional outcomes.
• Complete documentation according to departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Involve patients’ caregivers in care by providing effective education and documentation tailored to patient and caregiver learning needs.
• Provide clinical oversight to Speech-Language Pathology Aides, Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows or paid clinical experience participants, Rehab Aides, and students as assigned.
• Demonstrate competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines for neonates, infants, early childhood, late childhood, adolescents, adults when applicable, and all ages.
• Help maintain and monitor the work environment to ensure ongoing accreditation readiness.
• Travel to clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices.
• Support safe patient care and a safe environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time