SPEECH PATHOLOGIST, ACUTE REHAB

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

SGMC Health in Valdosta, GA, seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to support the ACUTE REHAB department in a PRN, day-shift role. You will provide speech therapy services across age groups, including assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities include documenting care, coordinating plans of care with physicians, and contributing to program development while upholding SGMC Health’s standards of excellence and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current ASHA CCC or CCC-eligibility with Georgia state licensure.
• Experience with adult and geriatric populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of speech therapy services across age groups.
• Perform assessments, plan treatment, and implement interventions.
• Document care provided and coordinate with physicians and teams.
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement, and productivity.

Skills

CCC-SLP

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Assessment & evaluation

CPR certified

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

GA state license or eligibility

ASHA CCC or CCC-eligible

Job description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION

Main Campus

DEPARTMENT

ACUTE REHAB

SCHEDULE

PRN, 8 HR Day Shift,

Position Summary

Provides a full range of speech therapy services for all age groups including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. Documents care provided. Coordinates patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines. Demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, and problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Maintains atmosphere, which ensures SGMC Health’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Graduate of a master’s degree program (or foreign equivalent) which is accredited by the Education Standards Board or whose work and practices meet ASHA certification requirements.
• Hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or be CCC eligible and hold current license in state of Georgia.
• Experience in working with adult and geriatric population with physical disabilities is desired.
• Ability to work well individually, as a team member, and as a team leader.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to new situations, manage priorities and utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically evaluating patient care issues.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages and cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.
• CPR Certification required.
• QI Certification for employees floating to IRF is recommended with on-site training.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works primarily in hospital or clinical setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, in excess of fifty (50) pounds, pushing objects (wheelchairs, and beds). Comfortable setting indoors, schedules may include working weekends and holidays. May be subjected to high levels of stress. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases, on a daily basis. Uses medical equipment, computer, telecommunication devices and patient information systems. Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).

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