Wellstar Health System
Speech Language Pathologist - WMCG Augusta - PRN
Wellstar Health System, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30910
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Speech Language Pathologist - WMCG Augusta - PRN
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Wellstar Health System .
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.
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
Implement the speech language therapy treatment plan.
Select appropriate treatment activities to progress patient toward goals.
Revise goals/plan of care with patient/family input.
Provide ongoing patient/family education and training.
Provide discharge instructions, follow‑up and referral to community resources as appropriate.
Act as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
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 related to speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing.
Establish a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members.
Establish realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals.
Document the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines.
Document each treatment session according to departmental protocols.
Complete and submit family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines.
General Requirements Adheres to ethical business practices, embraces diversity, maintains confidentiality, and follows system policy and procedure. Communicates effectively, attends meetings, organizes workload, utilizes equipment safely and maintains infection prevention precautions.
Customer Service Strives to lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. Applies AIDET principles, encourages a positive environment, fosters teamwork and demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles.
Professional Development Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities. Completes core and annual competencies, maintains licensure, and engages in orientation and training of new employees.
Required Minimum Education
Masters Speech Pathology
Accredited Program Speech Pathology
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
SLP - Speech Language Pathologist
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS‑I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Required Minimum Experience Not specified.
Required Minimum Skills Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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Speech Language Pathologist - WMCG Augusta - PRN
role at
Wellstar Health System .
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.
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
Implement the speech language therapy treatment plan.
Select appropriate treatment activities to progress patient toward goals.
Revise goals/plan of care with patient/family input.
Provide ongoing patient/family education and training.
Provide discharge instructions, follow‑up and referral to community resources as appropriate.
Act as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
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 related to speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing.
Establish a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members.
Establish realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals.
Document the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines.
Document each treatment session according to departmental protocols.
Complete and submit family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines.
General Requirements Adheres to ethical business practices, embraces diversity, maintains confidentiality, and follows system policy and procedure. Communicates effectively, attends meetings, organizes workload, utilizes equipment safely and maintains infection prevention precautions.
Customer Service Strives to lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. Applies AIDET principles, encourages a positive environment, fosters teamwork and demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles.
Professional Development Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities. Completes core and annual competencies, maintains licensure, and engages in orientation and training of new employees.
Required Minimum Education
Masters Speech Pathology
Accredited Program Speech Pathology
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
SLP - Speech Language Pathologist
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS‑I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Required Minimum Experience Not specified.
Required Minimum Skills Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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.
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