PRN AV THERAPIST

Atlanta Speech School; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlanta Speech School in Atlanta, GA seeks a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist/Auditory-Verbal Therapist to deliver high-quality Auditory-Verbal Therapy to families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Sessions may be held in a school setting or virtually, with the child and caregiver.

Responsibilities include evaluating, setting goals, providing therapy, monitoring progress, coordinating with the child’s team, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from an ASHA-accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA CCC-SLP).
• Georgia state license in Speech-Language Pathology (or ability to obtain).
• Three years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal speech and language evaluations every 6 months.
• Monitor ongoing progress in speech, language, and literacy.
• Collaborate with billing to finalize authorizations for insurance.
• Provide screening and intervention services for children and families.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant records and communicate progress to the team.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Bilingual skills

Education

Master’s in Communicative Sciences and Disorders

ASHA CCC-SLP

Georgia state license

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Atlanta Speech School - ATLANTA, GA 30327The Atlanta Speech School

Speech-Language Pathologist/Auditory-Verbal Therapist: Katherine Hamm Center – PRN (as needed)

Speech-Language Pathologist will provide high quality therapeutic Auditory-Verbal Therapy to families who have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. Sessions will be conducted using Auditory-Verbal principles to develop communication and literacy skills. Therapy will take place in a school setting, or virtually, with child and a caregiver. SLP is responsible for evaluating, identifying appropriate goals, providing experiences to meet those goals, and reporting goals and progress to members of child’s team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE JOB:

• Conduct formal speech and language evaluations every 6 months
• Conduct ongoing speech, language, and literacy monitoring of progress
• Work alongside billing specialist to finalize authorizations needed for private/public insurance
• Provide informal and/or formal speech, language, and auditory screening services
• Provide high-quality intervention services to children and their families
• Establish an effective system for communicating with parents, colleagues, and outside personnel regarding child’s/family’s progress
• Work collaboratively, as appropriate, with other staff members, families, and outside resources to ensure exemplary services are provided for each child/family
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Maintain client files and records
• Ensure privacy under HIPAA compliance rules

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association accredited program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Georgia state license in Speech-Language Pathology (or ability to obtain)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Experience working with children and adults
• Minimum of three years’ experience preferred
• Certified LSLS AVT preferred
• Ability to contract with Babies Can’t Wait
• Bilingual skills preferred

Among the many programs at the Atlanta Speech School, children and adults with hearing loss and language processing difficulties are served. Therefore, the clarity and accuracy of an applicant’s speech and language may be part of the hiring decision as they relate to performing the essential functions of the position.

Salary:

PRN rate is $55.00 an hour.