PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care - Augusta, GA

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. seeks a flexible PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to cover a minimum of two weekend days per month, with opportunities for additional weekday shifts.

The role involves evaluating patients and developing speech-language plans of care in collaboration with physicians, across speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing. Responsibilities include treatment planning, ongoing patient/family education, documentation, discharge planning, and maintaining high standards

Qualifications

• Must hold Masters in Speech-Language Pathology and be licensed/eligible for licensure.
• Proven ability to evaluate speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop speech/language plans of care.
• Provide therapy across speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing domains.
• Document evaluations and treatment plans per department guidelines.
• Conduct family education and discharge planning.
• Maintain ethical standards and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service focus

Team oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? 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

Seeking a flexible PRN SLP who can provide coverage for a minimum of two weekend days per month, with opportunities for additional weekday shifts.

Job Summary:

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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

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.
• Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members.
• Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals.

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 confidentiality of all patient information.
• 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 in services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
• Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
• 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.
• Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients. Treats patients and fellow team members with respect. Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration.
• Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately

Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.

Professional Development

• Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
• Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
• Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
• Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements

Required Minimum Education:

Masters Speech Pathology Accredited Program Speech Pathology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

SLP - Speech Language Pathologist BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Required Minimum Skills:

Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life - and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION:

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION:

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES:

We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.