Speech Language Pathologist-Craniofacial/Cleft Palate

JOB SUMMARY

Provides the highest quality age-appropriate care for patients newborn to 20 years of age within scope of practice and established standards for speech-language pathology. Functions effectively as a member of the team and supports the mission of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology 

CERTIFICATION SUMMARY

• Paid Clinical Experience (PCE) Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology with temporary licensure
• American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association Clinical Fellowship (CF) and registration for  Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology within 1 year of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

EXPERIENCE*

• No minimum experience required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Student internship in pediatrics

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES*

• Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
• Travel to other Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta locations is required based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*

Under supervision requirements established for the Clinical Fellow and Paid Clinical Experience:

1. Evaluates patient speech, language, cognitive/communicative, and oral-pharyngeal status, meeting established standards.
2. Provides effective and appropriate treatment so that functional outcomes are achieved.
3. Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
4. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
5. Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
6. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.

SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES*

Safety: Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.

Compliance: Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to the Compliance Office.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS*

WORKING CONDITIONS*