Craniofacial Speech Fellowship-CFY

Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)

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Job Description

The Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) is a mentored professional experience that begins after the completion of academic course work and a clinical practicum. It prepares the fellow to obtain the Certification of Clinical Competency (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology within one year after completing the fellowship. 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.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Student internship in pediatrics

Education

• Master's degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school

Certification Summary

• Paid Clinical Experience (PCE) temporary license issued by the Georgia Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and 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

Job Responsibilities

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

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops appropriate plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions founded in evidenced based practice so that functional outcomes are achieved.
• Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Involves the patient's caregivers in their care, offering effective education and documentation tailored to the learning needs of both the patient and their caregivers.
• Provides clinical oversight to Speech-Language Pathology Aides, Rehabilitation Aides, and students as assigned.
• 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 (13-18 years), AD = Adult (greater than 18 years as applicable), and ALL = all ages.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of accreditation readiness.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address: 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family: Rehab