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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Experience
No minimum experience required
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of experience in pediatrics or related experience in speech-language pathology
Experience in a supervisory role
Education
Master's degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology
Certification Summary
Georgia licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information
Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment
Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Job Responsibilities
Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
Develops appropriate plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions founded in evidence-based practice so that functional outcomes are achieved.
Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education and documentation appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
Provides clinical oversight to Speech-Language Pathology Aides, Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow/Paid Clinical Experience, and students as assigned.
Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.
Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals.