Speech-Language Pathologist (Acute/Outpatient; MBS preferred)

Northside Hospital•Canton, GA

11d•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 offer staff career advancement programs, foster work/life balance, embrace diversity, and care about 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. Our team includes seasoned clinicians and mentors, many with advanced certifications and specialty training, and we have ongoing residency and enrichment programs. Many of our team members celebrate long tenures with the organization.

Requirements

Current Speech-Language Pathologist license by the Georgia Board of Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing
Two (2) years 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.
Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

MBS preferred
Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language

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.