Speech Pathologist

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive, swallowing and voice disorders across the lifespan.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement ASHA-guided therapy and participate in program development and marketing. Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based evaluations, communicating progress with families and physicians, and contributing to department marketing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• National Certification required within 12 months of filling position.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Georgia state license required within 12 months of filling position.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of current Speech/Language technology and uses supplies per budget guidelines.
• Provides diagnostic/prognostic evaluation and treatment per ASHA guidelines; communicates progress with physicians/staff/patients/families.
• Participates in marketing activities and maintains individual productivity per department standards.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Communication skills

Marketing activities

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Diagnoses and treats speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient based on current standards and guidelines of ASHA. Provides patient/family education to maximize swallowing and communication outcomes. Involved in program development and marketing.

Education

Masters of Speech/Language Pathology - Required

Experience

1-2 Years Clinical - Preferred

License & Certification

After Clinical Fellowship completed, National Certification required within 12 months of filling this position.

Paid Clinical Experience temporary permits are acceptable to fill position, Professional License with State of Practice Required within 12 months of filling this position.

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of current Speech/Language technology for job performance. Makes suggestions for technology/supplies to enhance the Speech Therapy program. Uses supplies per budget guidelines.
• Provides diagnostic/prognostic evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognitive, swallowing and voice disorders per ASHA guidelines. Communicates effectively with physicians/staff/patients/families regarding patient progress, decline and behaviors as needed. Participates in marketing and research activities.
• Participates in marketing activities to support the Speech program. Maintains individual productivity according to department standards. Meets educational requirements for Hospital and licensure/certification.

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