Supervisor Hearing and Speech

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama in Birmingham is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Pathologist. This full-time position involves providing direct and indirect patient care and consultation services on weekdays, with potential on-call and weekend duties.

The ideal candidate possesses a Master's or Doctorate degree, a valid license, and has at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of job experience at the Staff Level specializing in Audiology-Speech.
• Demonstrated ability in evaluating and interpreting comprehensive evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care services.
• Supervises staff of the audiology and speech-language pathology program.
• Acts as a consultant to medical staff and the community.

Skills

Pediatric audiology knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Master’s or Doctorate Degree

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist

Job description

In Hearing and Speech at Main Campus Lowder Building

Work schedule will be Full‑time on the Day Shift, Monday–Friday 7:30 am–4:00 pm; occasional weekends.

Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care services and serves as consultant to medical staff, ancillary staff and the community Monday through Friday with the potential for on‑call, holidays and weekends. Assumes responsibility for the supervision of staff of the audiology and speech‑language pathology program.

Other Information

• Working knowledge of pediatric audiology and/or speech language pathology.
• Ability to administer and interpret developmentally appropriate, comprehensive evaluations and communicate impressions and recommendations to referral sources and families.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to communicate with patients, caregivers, and referral sources.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities; values diversity; is empathetic, supportive, flexible, a creative problem solver and an advocate; and possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Projects a strong belief in own ideas and abilities.
• Demonstrates excellent critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates ability to translate concepts into actions.
• Demonstrates respect for confidentiality, professional code of ethics and patient bill of rights.
• Works effectively with individuals above, below, and beside.

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

• Basic Life Support.
• Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist.

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree.

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

• 3 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Audiology‑Speech.