LOCATION: Newnan, GA

JOB TITLE : SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

• Hours/ Schedule : DAYS 8a-430p

• Start Date:5/13/2024

• Oncology Hospital

• 13 week contract

INTERVIEW/OFFER - ASAP

For further information and/or to apply to this opportunity, please contact SHELLEY- ANN PANTIN Call/Text: Direct: 813.829.0812 or email your UPDATED resume to shpantin@amergis.com

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the implementation of speech/language pathology services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs assessment(s) of patient’s communication, oral-motor integrity, cognitive status, memory and problem-solving abilities, hearing and speech fluency and quality

• Assesses home environment (as appropriate) and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function

• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care in coordination with the physician to address speech, language, hearing and other functional disorders

• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment

• Instructs patient, caregiver, and other members of the health team regarding their roles in speech therapy

• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated

• Recommends hearing tests by audiologist as necessary

• Prepares and submits clinical progress summary notes based on the attainment of goals

• Instructs patient, family/caregiver, and other health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated

• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services

• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services, and refers as appropriate

• Complies with accepted professional standards and practices, and maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory

• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

  Minimum Requirements:

• GA License from State Board of Speech Language & Audiology preferred, will accept pending license with proof of completed application

• Certification of Clinical Competency from the American Speech & Hearing Association.

• 2 References

• Driver’s License

  AMERGIS HEALTHCARE STAFFING OFFERS

  Competitive pay

  Full time in-person

  Weekly pay

  Benefits

  W2

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.