VitalStim Preferred)

Northside Hospital•Cumming, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing healthcare system. 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 offer staff career advancement programs, foster work/life balance, embrace diversity, and care for our employees. We are a highly recognized and supportive organization with a valued rehabilitation services department, featuring a compassionate, dedicated, and innovative team focused on evidence-based care. Our supportive leadership encourages personal growth and development, with strong collaboration among physicians and multidisciplinary care teams. We are strong supporters of our community through screenings, education, volunteering, and community service initiatives, focusing on service excellence and expert-level patient care. Our team includes seasoned clinicians and mentors, many with advanced certifications and specialty training, with ongoing residency and enrichment programs. We celebrate longevity within our team, with many employees reaching 20, 30, and 40 years of service.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
Must be certified in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all age groups.
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 required for certification with completion in one year.

Nice To Haves

PRN - MBS / LSVT LOUD / VitalStim Preferred
Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other government regulations.

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.