Speech Language Pathologist PRN (749)

Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient/family counseling, and appropriate referrals as necessary to all inpatients and outpatients exhibiting a speech, language, or hearing, or swallowing disorder. Maintains quality care for all patients through interaction with hospital personnel in a coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach, and provides assistance where communication barriers exist due to speech/language disabilities to enable each individual to reach his or her maximum level of independence. Supports and actively participates in hospital quality-assurance and in-service programs.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master's degree in speech pathology

License:

Certificate of clinical competence and licensing by State of Georgia.

Experience:

Experience with neurologically impaired persons. At least one year of experience in rehabilitation with adult speech/language-impaired populations is preferred.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS

Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned. External and internal applicants who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis. Position has a moderate expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.