Speech Language Pathologist - Navicent, PRN

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist in Georgia to evaluate patients, plan care, and administer speech therapy modalities as prescribed. The role involves collaborating with physicians, nurses, and therapists to restore function and maximize patient outcomes while ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

You will participate in infection control, safety training, and CQI activities, supervise support staff, and contribute to department operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to be flexible and dependable in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and develops effective treatment plans.
• Coordinates with physicians and care teams to ensure quality outcomes.
• Documents in accordance with standards and submits timely charges.
• Supervises support staff as assigned and participates in CQI activities.
• Maintains infection control and patient safety practices.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Flexibility and dependability

Education

Georgia Speech-Language Pathologist License

Job description

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for patient evaluations, care planning, directing, and administering Occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. The ST administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. The ST assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The Speech Language Pathologist ensures patient charges are accurate and submitted in a timely manner. Speech Language Pathologists coordinate, delegate and supervise responsibilities assigned to support staff (OT /PT Aide, etc.) The Speech Language Pathologist participates in operational aspects of the department, contributing to performance improvement and CQI activities. Speech Language Pathologists participate in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Major Responsibilities

Patient Assessments / Reassessments

• Performs appropriate patient assessments resulting in an effective treatment plan.
• Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals of time demonstrating the ability to observe treatment effect and modify the plan of care as indicated.
• Involves the patient and /or family in the assessment process and the formation of the care plan.

Care Planning / Interdisciplinary Communication

• Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Demonstrates appropriate case management to ensure quality of care and best patient outcome.
• Communicates appropriately to physicians, nurses, case managers, and other members of the health care team to ensure care is collaborative and appropriate.

Patient Outcomes

• Assesses and documents patient outcomes criteria at the initial and discharge evaluations. (all shoulder, back, incontinence, and anodyne).

Speech Therapy Modalities / Patient Treatment

• Demonstrates knowledge of speech therapy modalities / treatments and performs correctly.

Operates Equipment Safely and Correctly

• Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in using equipment pertinent to providing speech therapy services.

Patient Education

• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning.
• Includes the family in teaching as appropriate.

Documentation

• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Documentation is legible.
• No inappropriate abbreviations are used.
• Documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Medical Records are closed as per policy.

Charge Capture

• Time is adequately documented in the assessments and daily treatment notes.
• Each charge bill adequately reflects all services provided.
• Demonstrates self-growth as a professional therapist.
• Engages in continuing education and professional growth opportunities.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Georgia Speech and Language Pathologist License.

Education Required

• Educational type and level as required by license.

Experience Required

• CFY will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, time management skills, and the ability to be flexible and dependable.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer and hard copy materials. Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours). Must be able to comprehend and learn operation of various office equipment. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 50-60# specific to job evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and apply proper body mechanics during the transfers and transport supplies and/or equipment using proper body mechanics. Must be able to lift up to 10# specific to job evaluation.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.