PRN Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate patients and develop speech/language plans across speech, language, voice, cognition and swallowing in collaboration with physicians.

The role covers the full continuum of care, including implementing treatment plans, ongoing education, and discharge planning, with emphasis on cost-conscious, quality-focused, customer-oriented service in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Implements the speech language therapy treatment plan
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
• Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate
• Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines
• Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
• Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Team oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

Masters in Speech Pathology

Job description

A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

The speech language pathologist evaluates patients and develops the speech/language plan of care in the areas of speech, language, voice, cognition and swallowing in collaboration with the physician. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.

Treatment Planning and Provision of Care

• Implements the speech language therapy treatment plan
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
• Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input
• Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.

Patient Assessment

• In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing.

Documentation

• Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines
• Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
• Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines

General requirements

• Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
• Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
• Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
• Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately.
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members. Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
• Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Observes infection prevention precautions

Customer Service

• Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
• Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Education

Masters Speech Pathology or Masters Other / Related Field

SLP - Speech Language Pathologist

• Effective communication skills
• customer service focused
• team oriented
• andbasic computer skills.

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