Speech-Language Pathologist (Acute - PRN / MBS, FEES Preferred)

Northside Hospital; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Advanced certification support

Residency programs

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients across age groups, from neonates to geriatrics, in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role involves developing and administering therapy programs, patient and family education, and collaborating with physicians and the rehabilitation team to deliver high-quality care. Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and CCC or eligibility with BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology is required.
• CCC-SLP certification or eligibility for certification within one year is required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates speech, language, cognitive and communication impairments, and swallowing, airway, voice and resonance disorders.
• Develops and administers speech therapy programs for inpatients and outpatients across age groups from neonate to geriatric.
• Provides patient and family education and collaborates with medical staff to ensure quality customer service.

Education

Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology

CCC by ASHA or eligible for certification within 1 year

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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

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.

REQUIRED

1. Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
2. 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.
3. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

PREFERRED

1. Previous patient care experience.