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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and education to patients/families which are consistent with patient's individualized needs and carried out within an interdisciplinary environment.

• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care.

• Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.

• Assesses the patient to provide a diagnosis and to identify problems.

• Plans treatment schedules to ensure optimal use of staff and equipment in providing high quality patient services.

• Plans, develops and implements a result-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals.

• Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care.

• Collaborates with other members of the patient care team and uses community resources to plan for the continued care, support and follow-up of the patient after discharge.

• Attends team conferences to promote an interdisciplinary approach to patient care; works cooperatively with other team members to maintain consistency in the provision of high quality, results oriented services.

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master's degree in speech pathology.

• Current licensure in Speech-Language Pathology in the State of Georgia.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Division Emory Decatur Hospital

Campus Location Decatur, GA, 30033

Campus Location US-GA-Decatur

Department DEC-Acute Rehab Services

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 128514

Job Category Therapy

Schedule 8a-4:30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.