Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Speech Language Pathologist 1
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always.
Job Description : Provides the highest quality age-appropriate care for patients newborn to 20 years of age within scope of practice and established standards for speech-language pathology. Functions effectively as a member of the rehabilitation team. Supports the mission of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Responsibilities
Evaluates patients, meeting established standards. Develops appropriate plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions founded in evidence-based practice so that functional outcomes are achieved. Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education and documentation appropriate for learning needs of patient and family. Provides clinical oversight to Speech-Language Pathology Aides, Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow/Paid Clinical Experience, and students as assigned. Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness. Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices. Requirements
Experience : No minimum experience required Preferred Qualifications : 1 year of experience in pediatrics or related experience in speech-language pathology, experience in a supervisory role Education : Master's degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology Certification Summary : Georgia licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology, Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities : Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice, excellent oral and written communication skills, positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Evaluates patients, meeting established standards. Develops appropriate plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions founded in evidence-based practice so that functional outcomes are achieved. Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education and documentation appropriate for learning needs of patient and family. Provides clinical oversight to Speech-Language Pathology Aides, Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow/Paid Clinical Experience, and students as assigned. Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness. Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices. Requirements
Experience : No minimum experience required Preferred Qualifications : 1 year of experience in pediatrics or related experience in speech-language pathology, experience in a supervisory role Education : Master's degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology Certification Summary : Georgia licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology, Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities : Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice, excellent oral and written communication skills, positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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