Speech Pathologist

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Are you an experienced and passionate SpeechLanguage Pathologist looking to make a real impact Come join us at Emory Johns Creek Hospital! We believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of continuous learning and growth. In this role you will have the opportunity to work alongside the best rehab team nurses physicians and other care team members to provide the highest level of patient care. Youll not only advance your own clinical skills but also help others grow. Apply today and become part of this amazing hospital.

• Assists in coordinating and managing the daily activities of the discipline specific staff and students to ensure quality delivery of patient care services.
• Participates in direct and consultative patient care.
• Assists with inventory control and identifies the need for purchasing supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of commonly used materials.
• Identifies department specific needs/equipment for inclusion in budget(s).
• Provides input to departmental short and long term goals and objectives.
• Reviews and revises patient care and treatment procedures and policies on an ongoing basis.
• Communicates policies procedures and related forms in accordance with state federal and organizational guidelines.
• Assists with staff management and employee performance. Interviews applicants and makes recommendations for hiring staff.
• Provides ongoing performance feedback addresses problems orients and trains employees verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills.
• Participates in performance evaluations.
• Assists with monitoring and evaluating quality improvement and productivity activities to meet the regulatory and legal standards governing rehabilitation services.
• Monitors and redirects activities as necessary to maintain acceptable levels of productivity.
• Resolves complaints and other issues affecting operations.
• Participates in program design committees to ensure that the service commitments are in keeping with resource capability state of the art clinical practices and fiscal efficiency.
• Performs routine and specialized procedures relating to therapy techniques.
• Maintains a high level of proficiency in the technical skills required for managing patient care.
• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team the patient family members and others involved with the patients care.
• Responds to and/or appropriately directs consumer problems.
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
• Attends educational inservices as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends practices and developments.
• Assists in the maintenance of discipline specific records pertaining to continuing education personnel charting financial operations and quality improvement.
• Assists with the development of and maintenance of formal training and orientation programs for staff to maintain discipline specific competencies.
• Serves as a resource to medical staff students other allied health professionals and support staff concerning the operations of the specific discipline.
• Assists in interpreting the applicable policies.
• Assists with the coordination of student activities.
• Participates in research activities being conducted within the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A masters degree in speechlanguage pathology.
• Current licensure in SpeechLanguage Pathology in the state of Georgia.
• Three years of clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
  
  
  

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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