Speech Pathologist - Emory Health Care

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Preferred qualifications: experience with head and neck cancer patients.

• Provides comprehensive clinical speech pathology services to patients.
• Provides testing, analyses, and evaluation of seriously ill patients or those having complex medical problems.
• Formulates a treatment plan consistent with the patient's needs.
• Assures continuity of care through effective decision-making resulting in quality patient care.
• Delivers effective patient care based on collaborative clinical pathways.
• Anticipates potential patient crisis through continual evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Delegates effectively. Identifies the need to develop or revise policies and procedures pertaining to specialized patient populations and/or department and hospital practices.
• Participates in department orientation of new staff.
• May serve as mentor for new staff and students.
• Monitors daily practices for consistency with established standards for patient care.
• Participates in routine evaluations of quality assurance activities.
• Assists with supervision of support staff and students.
• Assists with providing on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients and trains employees, verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills.
• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care.
• Assists the department in maintaining a clear and accurate interdisciplinary and interdepartmental information flow.
• Provides patient and family education, instructing and training patients and families regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
• Assesses and assists staff in assessing complex patient's and problems.
• Provides direct patient care to complex patients; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care.
• Provides the patient with increased knowledge and skill within an identified area of expertise.
• Plans, develops and implements a results oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient which includes clear and measurable goals.
• Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient's response.
• Collaborates with other members of the patient care team and utilizes community resources to plan for the continued care, support and follow-up of the patient after discharge.
• Recommends and procures appropriate equipment.
• Provides consultation and direct assistance to staff and physicians in management of patients.
• Assists in providing consultation related to clinical management to the professional community and community at large.
• Responds to requests for professional information or advice and refers more complex matters to appropriate staff.
• Provides in-service education.
• Assists the department in mentoring clinical staff; provides skills training within their area of expertise.
• Participates in committees addressing patient care related matters or other committees as requested by the department.
• May support and participate in research activities as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master's degree in Speech-Language 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-Hearing Association.
• One year of Speech-Language Pathology experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
  

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 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.