Wellstar Health System
Speech Language Pathologist PRN Acute Care Therapies
Wellstar Health System, Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30064
Speech Language Pathologist PRN Acute Care Therapies
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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 Shift
Day (United States of America)
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.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
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; embraces diversity; maintains confidentiality of patient information; maintains attendance/punctuality; adheres to dress code and ID badge policy; communicates effectively with team members; attends staff meetings and required trainings; organizes workload; utilizes materials and equipment safely and cost-effectively; observes infection prevention precautions.
Customer Service: Strives to lead through vision, technology, innovation and customer service; consistently applies AIDET principles; fosters a positive environment and teamwork; demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles.
Professional Development: Participates in professional development and mandatory education; completes competencies and licensure requirements; participates in orientation and training of new employees; completes mandatory hospital/system requirements.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education : Graduate from an accredited speech-language pathology program. Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) : All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. SLP - Speech Language Pathologist; BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor.
Additional Licenses and Certifications : As required by the role and clinical setting.
Required Minimum Experience : Not specified in the provided text; typically includes relevant clinical exposure.
Required Minimum Skills : Effective communication, customer service oriented, teamwork, and basic computer skills.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Seniority level : Entry level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Health Care Provider; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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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 Shift
Day (United States of America)
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.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
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; embraces diversity; maintains confidentiality of patient information; maintains attendance/punctuality; adheres to dress code and ID badge policy; communicates effectively with team members; attends staff meetings and required trainings; organizes workload; utilizes materials and equipment safely and cost-effectively; observes infection prevention precautions.
Customer Service: Strives to lead through vision, technology, innovation and customer service; consistently applies AIDET principles; fosters a positive environment and teamwork; demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles.
Professional Development: Participates in professional development and mandatory education; completes competencies and licensure requirements; participates in orientation and training of new employees; completes mandatory hospital/system requirements.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education : Graduate from an accredited speech-language pathology program. Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) : All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. SLP - Speech Language Pathologist; BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor.
Additional Licenses and Certifications : As required by the role and clinical setting.
Required Minimum Experience : Not specified in the provided text; typically includes relevant clinical exposure.
Required Minimum Skills : Effective communication, customer service oriented, teamwork, and basic computer skills.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Seniority level : Entry level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Health Care Provider; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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