Speech Pathologist

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapy for feeding/swallowing and communication disorders across ages. You will supervise student interns and document sessions following department procedures, using modern equipment to achieve optimal outcomes.

Strong assessment skills and collaboration with caregivers are essential in this role. Licensed SLP with CCC and GA license preferred; CPR certification required; Master’s degree in SLP is

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• 2–3 years experience in diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of disorders.
• Experience with neonates to geriatrics preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental norms and early language acquisition.
• Ability to provide patient and caregiver counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy for feeding/swallowing and communication disorders.
• Use equipment/technology to achieve outcomes.
• Document sessions per department procedure after each encounter.
• Provide instruction/supervision of student interns.

Skills

Articulation disorders

Language development

Voice disorders

Fluency disorders

Counseling patients and families

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Description - External

JOB SUMMARY

• Provide therapy for patients who demonstrate deficits with feeding/swallowing and communication disorders. Provide instruction/supervision of student interns. Use equipment/technology to achieve the best outcomes. Document all treatment sessions per department procedure after each encounter.

Qualifications - External

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology (Required)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 - 3 years Diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of typical disorders including articulation, language, voice and fluency. (Preferred)


• 2 - 3 years Knowledge of developmental norms, language acquisition, and early intervention. (Preferred)


• 2 - 3 years Experience with a range of ages including neonates-geriatrics. (Preferred)


• 2 - 3 years Behavioral management. (Preferred)


• 2 - 3 years Patient/caregiver counseling. (Preferred)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• Required Certifications/Licensures: Speech Language Pathology (SLP), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathologist with current Georgia License

Job Description URL

http://www.phoebehealth.com/JobDescriptions/SpeechPathologist-20990-9-29-17.pdf