Speech Pathologist Outpatient Neuro - Austell

Wellstar Health System; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Georgia is seeking a Speech Pathologist to evaluate patients and develop comprehensive treatment plans. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with physicians and contribute to a patient-centered care environment. The role requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and effective communication skills. Join us for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop speech/language plan of care.
• In collaboration with the physician, establish and evaluate treatment programs.
• Document evaluation and plan of care according to guidelines.
• Provide family education and discharge instructions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Customer service focused

Team oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related degree

Graduate from an accredited speech-language pathology program

Job description

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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
• Customer Service
• 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 collaboration.
• Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately
• Professional Development
• Participates 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 for All Jobs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate from an accredited speech-language pathology program. Required
• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or other related degree. Required

Required Minimum Experience

No specific experience requirements listed.

Required Minimum Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Customer service focused
• Team oriented
• Basic computer skills

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• Speech Language Pathologist Required
• Basic Life Support Required
• BLS - Instructor Required
• BLS - Provisional Required

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