Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs...and more!

• 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.
• Participates in department orientation of new staff. May serve as mentor for new staff and students.
• 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.
• Provides patient and family education, instructing and training patients and families regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
• Provides direct patient care to complex patients; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care.
• Plans, develops and implements a results oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient which includes clear and measurable goals.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

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.