Speech Pathologist

US Diversity Job Search; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate patients and develop comprehensive speech-language plans of care. You will work with pediatric and adult patients across the continuum of care in an outpatient rehab setting.

The role involves collaboration with physicians, education of patients and families, and strict adherence to regulatory standards. Teamwork, documentation, and continuous professional development are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Current certification/licensure required upon hire as applicable.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with patients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop a speech/language plan of care with the physician.
• Establish ongoing treatment programs for speech, language, cognition and swallowing.
• Educate patients and families; provide discharge planning and referrals as needed.
• Document evaluations and treatment sessions per department guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service oriented

Team oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

Master's degree 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 ShiftOut-Patient Rehab Clinic.

Opportunities:Potential education to be paid for.Outpatient will float into acute side.Train in modified barium swallow studies.Work with Pediatric and adult patients (language, cognitive and swallowing)

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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 inservices, 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
• Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
• Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.
• 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.
• 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

Patient AssessmentIn 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. Treatment Planning and Provision of CareImplements 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. DocumentationDocuments 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 requirementsAdheres 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, ... Observes infection prevention precautions Customer ServiceStrives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients. 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 Professional DevelopmentParticipates 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

Graduate from an accredited speech-language pathology program.in Speech-Language Pathology or other related degree.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.Speech Language PathologistBasic Life Support or BLS - InstructorAdditional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Skills

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

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