PRN Speech Pathologist - SHARE Military Initiative & Complex Concussion Clinic
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Evaluate patients' speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities to develop individualized Plans of Care maximizing functional independence and safety. Complete diagnostic assessments via standardized and non-standardized means, integrating findings to differentiate motor speech, cognitive-communication, language, voice, and dysphagia disorders. Deliver education and training to patients and caregivers regarding current capabilities and environmental safety needs. Participate in intra-departmental meetings, discipline committees, and research projects as warranted. Teach and supervise students, collaborate with team members and community stakeholders, and determine appropriate discharge planning needs. Float to inpatient or post-acute programs for evaluation or treatment sessions as required.
Required Qualifications
- Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited program in speech-language pathology
- Licensed to practice in the state of Georgia
- Current certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association or eligible for completion of Clinical Fellowship leading to ASHA certification
- BLS Certification
- Basic computer skills
- Effective time management skills
- Knowledge in diagnosis and treatment for speech, language, cognitive, swallowing impairments
- Able to design a plan of caregiver that is patient centered with ability to address functional needs based upon the patient and caregiver environment of care
- Demonstrates competency in time management, organization, planning to manage and maintain the demands of patient care caseload and all corresponding job responsibilities
- Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication
- Collaborates with the organizational support structure (ST Therapy Manager, Program manager and/or director) in adapting to the changing work demands and environment
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure or experience with diagnosis and treatment of patients with neurological impairments
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