What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist 1 position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta?

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Work Shift

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

9 : 00 AM

Shift End Time

5 : 00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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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.

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 for effective communication of information

Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment

Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Job 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

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.

Primary Location Address

1920 Briarcliff Rd NE

Job Family

Rehab

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