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37693 Navicent Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Speech and Audiology
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
PRN Schedule
* Weekend and holiday requirements
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30
Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center in Macon, Georgia offers Speech-Language Pathologists the opportunity to practice in a dynamic inpatient acute care environment at a Level I Trauma Center. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing needs while helping them achieve greater function and prepare for their next level of care.
This position is not eligible for a clinical fellowship.
Job Description:
Independently provides a full range of differential diagnostic and therapeutic services to pediatric and/or adult main campus inpatients with wide ranging central or peripheral disorders of communication, cognitive-linguistics, feeding, and/or swallowing. Participates in regular team rounds and staff training. Provides consistent services despite severe weather and participates in team rotations through weekends and holidays to provide 365 day/year coverage.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. Experience with Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS), ADN Passy-Muir Valves (PMV) strongly preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by applicable state Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists (or temporary license for employee in Clinical Fellowship Year). Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (unless in Clinical Fellowship Year). Current certification from American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR and AED. Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training (IP rehab staff). Certification as a VitalStim Therapy Provider (IP rehab staff).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs comprehensive professional evaluations of patients of all assigned ages referred for differential diagnosis of communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders.
- Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensures patient and/or caregiver education regarding communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders.
- Serves as speech pathology consultant to educational, medical, and other professional services.
- Provides and participates in in-service education and training of speech pathology interns and fellows, medical students/residents, and allied medical personnel.
- Continuously seeks to maintain or improve patient care services and evaluates opportunities to develop new services.
- Evaluates options for augmentative/alternative communication and recommends and/or fits appropriate devices or prostheses to meet patient needs, as applicable.
- Ensures age/development appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
- Adequate performance on financial/budget and inpatient care expectations.
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to possess a strong, clinical interest and maintain versatility, creativity and adaptability
- Effective time management skills
- Minimum of 'Meets Standards' on all clinical, HR, and institutional competencies or standards
- Ability to cross-cover other inpatient Speech Pathology areas or patient types, upon requested need and with limited notice
- Responds promptly to communication (e.g., e-mail, phone calls, pages)
- Maintains professional and effective interactions with management and staff
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Clean, well-lit and comfortable climate
- Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
- Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
- Occasionally subject to irregular hours
- Occasional requests to work in areas outside of primary responsibility, but within scope of practice
- Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
- Handles absentee replacement on short notice
- Moderate risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Physical Requirements:
0%
35%
65%
to
to
to
35%
65%
100%
N/A
Activity
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Bending
X
Reaching with arms
X
Finger and hand dexterity
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Seeing
Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:
X
20 lbs. maximum
X
50 lbs. maximum
X
100 lbs. maximum
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Independently provides a full range of differential diagnostic and therapeutic services to pediatric and/or adult main campus inpatients with wide ranging central or peripheral disorders of communication, cognitive-linguistics, feeding, and/or swallowing. Participates in regular team rounds and staff training. Provides consistent services despite severe weather and participates in team rotations through weekends and holidays to provide 365 day/year coverage.
Department:
37693 Navicent Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Speech and Audiology
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
PRN Schedule
* Weekend and holiday requirements
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30
Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center in Macon, Georgia offers Speech-Language Pathologists the opportunity to practice in a dynamic inpatient acute care environment at a Level I Trauma Center. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing needs while helping them achieve greater function and prepare for their next level of care.
This position is not eligible for a clinical fellowship.
Job Description:
Independently provides a full range of differential diagnostic and therapeutic services to pediatric and/or adult main campus inpatients with wide ranging central or peripheral disorders of communication, cognitive-linguistics, feeding, and/or swallowing. Participates in regular team rounds and staff training. Provides consistent services despite severe weather and participates in team rotations through weekends and holidays to provide 365 day/year coverage.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. Experience with Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS), ADN Passy-Muir Valves (PMV) strongly preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by applicable state Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists (or temporary license for employee in Clinical Fellowship Year). Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (unless in Clinical Fellowship Year). Current certification from American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR and AED. Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training (IP rehab staff). Certification as a VitalStim Therapy Provider (IP rehab staff).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs comprehensive professional evaluations of patients of all assigned ages referred for differential diagnosis of communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders.
- Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensures patient and/or caregiver education regarding communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders.
- Serves as speech pathology consultant to educational, medical, and other professional services.
- Provides and participates in in-service education and training of speech pathology interns and fellows, medical students/residents, and allied medical personnel.
- Continuously seeks to maintain or improve patient care services and evaluates opportunities to develop new services.
- Evaluates options for augmentative/alternative communication and recommends and/or fits appropriate devices or prostheses to meet patient needs, as applicable.
- Ensures age/development appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
- Adequate performance on financial/budget and inpatient care expectations.
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to possess a strong, clinical interest and maintain versatility, creativity and adaptability
- Effective time management skills
- Minimum of 'Meets Standards' on all clinical, HR, and institutional competencies or standards
- Ability to cross-cover other inpatient Speech Pathology areas or patient types, upon requested need and with limited notice
- Responds promptly to communication (e.g., e-mail, phone calls, pages)
- Maintains professional and effective interactions with management and staff
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Clean, well-lit and comfortable climate
- Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
- Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
- Occasionally subject to irregular hours
- Occasional requests to work in areas outside of primary responsibility, but within scope of practice
- Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
- Handles absentee replacement on short notice
- Moderate risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Physical Requirements:
0%
35%
65%
to
to
to
35%
65%
100%
N/A
Activity
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Bending
X
Reaching with arms
X
Finger and hand dexterity
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Seeing
Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:
X
20 lbs. maximum
X
50 lbs. maximum
X
100 lbs. maximum
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Independently provides a full range of differential diagnostic and therapeutic services to pediatric and/or adult main campus inpatients with wide ranging central or peripheral disorders of communication, cognitive-linguistics, feeding, and/or swallowing. Participates in regular team rounds and staff training. Provides consistent services despite severe weather and participates in team rotations through weekends and holidays to provide 365 day/year coverage.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Speech Language Pathologist
Verify your credentials match ASHA requirements
PERM requires your foreign degree to meet the same standards as a U.S. master's in communication sciences. Get a credential evaluation confirming equivalency before any employer starts your labor certification, since gaps discovered mid-filing cause costly delays.
Target healthcare systems with established PERM pipelines
School districts and hospital networks that have sponsored SLPs before already have immigration counsel, standard job descriptions, and prevailing-wage documentation in place. Look for facilities posting roles with 'visa sponsorship available' in the job requirements section.
Search sponsored SLP openings on Migrate Mate
Filter by green card sponsorship and SLP job titles to find employers with active PERM filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces that data directly so you're not guessing which healthcare systems are willing to sponsor.
Confirm the prevailing wage before your offer stage
Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to see the Level I through Level IV wage tiers. Your offer must meet or exceed the certified prevailing wage, and knowing that figure in advance lets you negotiate without derailing the PERM application.
Understand how your CCC certification affects EB-2 eligibility
The Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA can support an EB-2 advanced-degree petition if your master's is accompanied by documented specialized work. Clarify with your sponsoring employer whether they intend to file EB-2 or EB-3 before signing your offer letter.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing timing
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status immediately. Confirming this timeline with your employer's immigration attorney before accepting an offer avoids unexpected delays in reaching permanent residency.
Green Card Speech Language Pathologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Speech Language Pathologist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
SLP positions can qualify for either category. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's or foreign equivalent, which typically includes a master's in communication sciences. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree and the employer documents that requirement. Your employer's immigration attorney makes the category determination based on the specific job duties and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for SLP roles?
An H-1B visa is a temporary work visa renewed in three-year increments, subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns for EB-3 filers from most countries. The process takes longer since PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status are sequential, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa tied to one employer's continued sponsorship.
Which employers commonly sponsor Speech Language Pathologists for green cards?
Hospital systems, skilled nursing facilities, pediatric rehabilitation centers, and public school districts are the most consistent SLP sponsors. These employers face chronic shortages in rural and underserved markets and frequently use PERM as a long-term staffing solution. Using Migrate Mate to filter by green card sponsorship lets you identify which specific employers have active filing history in your target location.
What documents do I need before a sponsoring employer files my PERM application?
You'll typically need a foreign credential evaluation confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. master's, your ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence if you hold one, state licensure documentation for the state where you'll work, and any prior employment records the employer needs to satisfy DOL's recruitment requirements. Gathering these before the PERM filing window opens prevents delays in the labor certification stage.
How long does the full EB-3 green card process take for an SLP?
PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months depending on DOL audit activity. After PERM approval, the employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, which adds several months under standard processing. Adjustment of status timelines then depend on your country of birth and priority date. For most countries outside India and China, the entire process from PERM filing to green card approval typically runs two to four years.