Speech-Language Pathologist: Patient-Centered Care & Rehab

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

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.