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Crisp Regional Health Services

Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time

Crisp Regional Health Services, Cordele, Georgia, us, 31010

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Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time

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Crisp Regional Health Services

Position Summary Under the leadership of the departmental Director and/or Manager, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works as part of the interdisciplinary team to perform evaluations, treatments, and documentation requirements in accordance with professional standards.

Basic Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Experience:

Up to one year of work‑related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a hospital and/or skilled nursing facility setting preferred.

Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires a current state license as a Speech‑Language Pathologist; Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP); and a current certification in Basic Life Support.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Coordinate consultations and diagnostic evaluations with patients having known or suspected communication disorders and/or oropharyngeal dysphagia; interpret assessment data; plan and perform speech‑language pathology treatment intervention programs when appropriate that restore function, prevent disability and help patients reach maximum potential.

Perform initial and discharge evaluations, set goals and treatment plan, and document appropriately.

Develop treatment plan and perform optimal treatment in a timely manner to meet functional goals.

Communicate with other healthcare interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans.

Record daily treatment notes and other required documentation timely and completely.

Meet production requirements for physical therapy rendered as defined by the organization.

Comply with the Georgia State Practice Act.

Assume responsibility for safety, infection control and performance improvement as part of CRHS’s efforts to provide quality care and services. Perform all associated duties, responsibilities, and tasks.

Present a professional image to CRHS’s co‑workers, clinical and medical staff members, patients, families, and visitors.

Attend professional development programs and in‑service training and meet the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industry Hospitals and Health Care

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