Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist (Float)

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Marietta, GA, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate patients and develop comprehensive speech/language plans of care in collaboration with physicians. Position emphasizes high-quality, cost-conscious, and patient-focused service across the continuum of care.

The role requires Master’s degree in Speech Pathology, SLP licensure upon hire, and BLS or equivalent. Duties include treatment planning, patient assessment, documentation, and patient education

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as SLP upon hire.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and therapy staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement and adjust speech-language therapy plans.
• Assess patients and develop goals for speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing.
• Document evaluations and treatment plans per department guidelines.
• Provide patient/family education and discharge instructions.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Team oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

Master's in Speech Pathology

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Marietta, GA, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate patients and develop comprehensive speech/language plans of care in collaboration with physicians. Position emphasizes high-quality, cost-conscious, and patient-focused service across the continuum of care.

The role requires Master’s degree in Speech Pathology, SLP licensure upon hire, and BLS or equivalent. Duties include treatment planning, patient assessment, documentation, and patient education