Speech-Language Pathologist

Location: Northern

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee’s leading healthcare system, we are committed not only to the health of our communities, but also to the growth, support, and success of our team members.

Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With over 80 points of access across the region, including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission-driven team changing lives every day.

Our core values, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE), guide everything we do. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating differences, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.

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Job Description and Performance Standards
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* Title:

** Speech-Language Pathologist
- ** Department:
** Speech Therapy
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* Reports To:

** Therapy Supervisor## JOB SUMMARY The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for providing patient care necessary to assure that provision of quality care speech therapy is carried out in a productive manner and to contribute to the goals and objectives of Hamilton Medical Center.  Administers speech therapy with emphasis on geriatrics. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and competency skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.  

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and assess data reflective of the patient’s current status in relation to their age specific needs.### JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education:

** Graduate of an accredited college of Speech Therapy as evidenced by primary source of verification.
** Licensure:
** Licensed in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in the State of Georgia or eligible for license.
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* Experience:

** Five (5) years or more preferred.
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* Skills:

** American Heart Association BLS preferred.  Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs, and being appropriate for age group of patient served. Vast knowledge of therapy skills.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS Works a flexible schedule to accommodate patients and physicians. Weekend and holiday rotation.  Accurate and timely submission of paperwork is required, meeting documentation requirements, as well as exceptional organizational skills.  Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
** PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT
** Required to display characteristics consistent with accomplishing the needs of the patient and completion of required documentation.  On occasion it may be taxing mentally depending on patient and patient family needs.
** Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients.
** Possesses knowledge of growth and development (physical, cognitive and psychosocial.)Interacts appropriately according to developmental stage.

Assesses age specific data.

Interprets age specific data.

Utilizes age appropriate communication skills.

Involves patient/family in plan of care.

Possesses/uses knowledge and skills to perform specific treatments.

Performs thorough and complete evaluation for patients upon receipt ofMD referral.

Verifies physician order according to Departmental policy prior to initiating evaluation.

Demonstrates consistent ability to select appropriate evaluation procedures to identify specific patient populations.

Conducts evaluation in a timely and appropriate manner.

Demonstrates consistent ability to interpret evaluation results and develop treatment plan.

Documents evaluation and treatment plan according to Departmental policy.

Communicates with Therapy Supervisor per protocol to ensure that proper procedures and orders are carried out, as well as ensure that coordination of care is accomplished.
** Administers speech therapy treatment to patients according to Department standard
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