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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient
Greater Atlanta Area, US - Hospital & Health Care

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, ranked in FORTUNE magazine's elite "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America for ten consecutive years, is currently seeking Experienced RNs for the Emergency Department who are Dedicated to All Better. The Children's pediatric rehabilitation team provides inpatient physical, occupational, speech therapy and audiology services 24 hours a day, every day of the year to assist patients reach and maintain their functional goals.

 

Summary of Position

To provide the highest quality age-appropriate care for patients newborn to 21 years of age within the scope of practice and established standards for speech-language pathology.  To function effectively as a member of the rehabilitation team.  To support the mission of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.  To proactively support the efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and to promote a safe environment at Children's.

Core Position Responsibilities

Evaluates patient’s speech, language, cognitive/communicative and oral-pharyngeal status meeting established standards.

Plans and implements effective and appropriate treatment 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 appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.

Provides supervision to Speech-Language Pathology Aides, Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow/Paid Clinical Experience, Speech-Language Pathology interns, and students as assigned.

While clinical staff may serve a specific patient population, they have the potential to care for patients within the age population range served at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.  Clinical staff will have competencies that will incorporate age specific guidelines.

No salary provided

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