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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Evaluates and treats patients referred by a licensed physician in accordance with the Practice Act for the State of Georgia. Applies a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech-language, oral motor, and hearing disorders. Performs specialized evaluations for dysphagia. Complies with hospital policies and supports the mission and values of the hospital.

**Position Requirements** :

**A. Licensure/Certification/Registration** : The Speech Language Pathologist must be duly licensed by the Georgia State Board. The therapist must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. BLS required.

**B. Education:** The speech-language pathologist must hold a Master’s degree from an American Speech-Language Hearing Association accredited program and licensed to practice by the Georgia State Board. The therapist must also hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence.

**C. Experience:** Speech Language Pathologists should have as a minimum, broad experience in a variety of different clinical settings through their ASHA accredited clinical internship programs.

**D. Special Qualifications:** The speech-language pathologist is required to have a comprehensive knowledge of Speech Therapy practices, procedures, and clinical skills. Should also be knowledgeable of required documentation and billing that satisfies the Georgia State practice act, JCAHO requirements, and meets the requirements of Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurers.

Must be able to plan, organize and coordinate Speech Therapy treatments with other therapy providers, most notably Occupational Therapists (OTR’s), and Physical Therapists (PT’s). Must be able to work collaboratively with all other members of the St. Mary's Health Care System, including nurses, physicians, and hospital personnel. Must be able to deal constructively with conflict; collect, analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources and take appropriate action. Must be able to relate to physician referral sources and demonstrate excellent customer service. Must be willing and able to participate in clinical quality measurement and performance improvement programs as requested, and be in compliance with all of St. Mary's Health Care System policies and procedures.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran