Speech Language Pathologist (Acute Care w/ Outpatient Cross-Training)

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings in the Atlanta area.

The role requires a Georgia license, CCC from ASHA or eligibility, BLS, and at least two years of clinical experience; candidates with a master's in Speech-Language Pathology and strong patient communication are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Need to hold Georgia SLP license.
• CCC by ASHA or be in process with supervised experience.
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate speech, language, cognitive and communication impairments.
• Develop and administer therapy programs for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide patient and family education and collaborate with care teams.

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (Georgia)

ASHA CCC or eligibility with supervised experience

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

REQUIRED

• Current Speech-Language Pathologist license by the Georgia Board of Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing
• Two (2) years 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.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

PREFERRED

• Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language

Work Hours:

9-530

Weekend Requirements:

Yes