Speech Pathologist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans addressing speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing issues in a clinical homecare setting.

The role involves conducting assessments, implementing therapy plans, educating patients and families, and coordinating discharge planning while adhering to regulatory standards and confidentiality guidelines. Licensure and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must have graduate degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist and BLS certification required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and establish ongoing evaluation of treatment programs.
• Implement and revise therapy plans to meet patient goals.
• Provide education, discharge instructions, follow-up, and referrals to community resources.
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and discharge plans per departmental protocols.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, ethical practices, and confidentiality.
• Maintain effective communication and participate in meetings to support team collaboration.
• Engage in professional development and stay current with licensure.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service focus

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited speech-language pathology program

Job description

Role Overview: The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and develops individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing issues. They collaborate with physicians, implement therapy, and provide patient and family education to promote recovery and discharge planning.

• Conduct patient assessments and establish ongoing evaluation of treatment programs.
• Implement and revise therapy plans, selecting appropriate activities to meet patient goals.
• Provide education, discharge instructions, follow-up, and referrals to community resources.
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and discharge plans adhering to departmental protocols.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, ethical practices, and confidentiality.
• Maintain effective communication, participate in meetings, and support team collaboration.
• Engage in professional development, complete required competencies, and stay current with licensure.

Role Overview: The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and develops individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing issues. They collaborate with physicians, implement therapy, and provide patient and family education to promote recovery and discharge planning.

• Conduct patient assessments and establish ongoing evaluation of treatment programs.
• Implement and revise therapy plans, selecting appropriate activities to meet patient goals.
• Provide education, discharge instructions, follow-up, and referrals to community resources.
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and discharge plans adhering to departmental protocols.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, ethical practices, and confidentiality.
• Maintain effective communication, participate in meetings, and support team collaboration.
• Engage in professional development, complete required competencies, and stay current with licensure.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate from an accredited speech-language pathology program.
• Hold current licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist and BLS certification.
• Effective communication, customer service focus, teamwork, and basic computer skills.

Join to make a meaningful difference in patient lives while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.