Speech Pathology Float – Acute Care Therapies

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Marietta, GA seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate patients and develop individualized speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.

You will implement therapy plans, document progress, educate families, and coordinate with physicians to ensure effective discharge plans while adhering to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent.
• Licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Certifications in BLS or equivalent upon hire.
• Effective communication, customer service orientation, team player, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and adjust therapy plans, selecting appropriate activities to meet patient goals.
• Provide ongoing education, discharge instructions, and community resource referrals.
• Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, goals, and discharge plans.
• Accurately document evaluations, treatment sessions, and patient education according to departmental standards.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, ethical practices, confidentiality, and infection control.
• Engage in professional development, mandatory training, and team collaboration.
• Exhibit excellent communication, customer service, teamwork, and organization skills.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service orientation

Team player

Basic computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent from an accredited program

Job description

Role: Speech Language Pathologist responsible for evaluating patients and developing individualized speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and adjust therapy plans, selecting appropriate activities to meet patient goals.
• Provide ongoing education, discharge instructions, and community resource referrals.
• Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, goals, and discharge plans.
• Accurately document evaluations, treatment sessions, and patient education according to departmental standards.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, ethical practices, confidentiality, and infection control.
• Engage in professional development, mandatory training, and team collaboration.
• Exhibit excellent communication, customer service, teamwork, and organization skills.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent from an accredited program.
• Licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Certifications in BLS or equivalent upon hire.
• Effective communication, customer service orientation, team player, and basic computer skills.

Additional Notes:

The role emphasizes compassionate service, quality care, and adherence to hospital policies, fostering a positive environment for patients and staff.