Speech-Language Pathologist (Acute)

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, is looking for a skilled Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat communication disorders across all age groups. The role involves developing individualized therapy programs and providing education to patients and their families.

Applicants must have a Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology and be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS). Experience and certification by the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association is preferred.

This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive, award-winning team focused on delivering high-quality care in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for Speech/Language Pathology.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Two years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate speech, language, cognitive, and communication impairments.
• Develop and administer speech therapy programs.
• Provide patient and family education.

Skills

Speech/Language Pathology

Patient Education

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Why choose Northside and its Rehabilitation Team?

• Northside supports our employees’ professional and personal growth.
• Offers advanced certification and specialty training financial support and tuition reimbursement. Available upon hire.
• Staff career advancement levels programs.
• Fosters an environment that promotes work/life balance. We embrace diversity. We care about you.

• Highly recognized and supportive organization with a valued rehabilitation services department.
• Compassionate, dedicated, innovative team of highly specialized professional staff with a focus on providing evidence based care
• Supportive leadership team encouraging personal growth and development.
• Strong collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Strong supporters of our community through screenings, education, volunteering, and community service initiatives.
• Focus on service excellence and providing expert level care to our patients.

• Seasoned clinicians and mentors, many with advanced certifications & specialty training.
• Residency and enrichment programs underway with other key residency programs to come
• Longevity within our team, often celebrating 20, 30, and 40 years of service

Responsibilities

Evaluates speech, language, cognitive, and communication impairments, as well as swallowing, airway, clinical voice and resonance disorders. Develops and administers speech therapy programs and treatments for inpatients and outpatients of age groups defined by clinical competency, which may include neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The duties of this position require patient and family education and the exercise of courtesy and patience in speaking with and assisting patients, families, medical personnel and others in order to provide quality customer service.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

• Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

• Two (2) year clinical experience
• Certified (CCC) by the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association, or meets the educational requirements for certificate and in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certification with completion in one year.

Work Hours:

8-430

Weekend Requirements:

Yes