Speech Pathologist - PRN
About The Position
Provides speech-language pathology services by coordinating consultations and diagnostic evaluations with patients having known or suspected communication disorders and/or oropharyngeal dysphagia; and interpreting assessment data; planning and performing speech-language pathology treatment intervention programs when appropriate that restore function, prevent disability and help patients reach maximum potential. Provides patient care to all age groups to include neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric. Responsible for the supervision of rehabilitation technicians, students, and observers. May be responsible for orientation and ongoing guidance of assigned staff. Must have direct acute care hospital experience. Be proficient in completing Modified Barium Swallow studies. PRN mainly for weekend coverage (2-4 weekend shifts per month) and during times of high volume/call outs/vacation coverage. Will be required to work min 1 holiday per year.
Requirements
- Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders from an accredited graduate school
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Licensure by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Speech/Language Pathology
- BLS certification through AHA or ARC
- Must have direct acute care hospital experience
- Be proficient in completing Modified Barium Swallow studies
- PRN mainly for weekend coverage (2-4 weekend shifts per month) and during times of high volume/call outs/vacation coverage
- Will be required to work min 1 holiday per year
Responsibilities
- Provides speech-language pathology services by coordinating consultations and diagnostic evaluations with patients having known or suspected communication disorders and/or oropharyngeal dysphagia
- Interpreting assessment data
- Planning and performing speech-language pathology treatment intervention programs when appropriate that restore function, prevent disability and help patients reach maximum potential
- Provides patient care to all age groups to include neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric
- Responsible for the supervision of rehabilitation technicians, students, and observers
- May be responsible for orientation and ongoing guidance of assigned staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
