PRN Acute-Care Speech-Language Pathologist

WellStar Health Systems; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WellStar Health Systems in Georgia is seeking a flexible PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to provide acute care coverage for a minimum of two weekend days per month and one holiday annually. The role supports a collaborative hospital environment focused on assessing and treating communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders to optimize patient outcomes.

The SLP evaluates patients, develops speech-language plans of care, documents per policy, and collaborates with physicians and staff to

Qualifications

• Effective communication with patients, families and team members.
• Customer-service oriented mindset with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors the speech-language therapy plan of care.
• Selects and adjusts therapy activities to progress toward goals.
• Provides patient and family education and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Acts as a resource for staff and physicians on speech-language services.
• Maintains documentation per departmental guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Computers

Education

Master's in Speech Pathology

Accredited Speech Pathology Program

Job description

WellStar Health Systems in Georgia is seeking a flexible PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to provide acute care coverage for a minimum of two weekend days per month and one holiday annually. The role supports a collaborative hospital environment focused on assessing and treating communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders to optimize patient outcomes.

The SLP evaluates patients, develops speech-language plans of care, documents per policy, and collaborates with physicians and staff to