PRN Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist

American Addiction Centers•Macon, GA

23h•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN (as-needed) Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist position is located at Navicent Health Rehabilitation Hospital and is part-time, requiring coverage of at least one Saturday per month. The role involves performing patient assessments, developing and modifying effective treatment plans, and reassessing patients at appropriate intervals. The Speech Language Pathologist will ensure care is collaborative and appropriate by communicating with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare team members. Key responsibilities also include assessing and documenting patient outcomes, demonstrating knowledge and competency in speech therapy modalities and equipment, and formulating and evaluating patient and family teaching plans. Accurate and timely documentation, along with proper charge capture, are essential. The incumbent is expected to engage in continuing education and professional growth. Advocate Health, the parent organization, is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed from Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, it services nearly 6 million patients across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations. Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, employing 155,000 teammates and offering comprehensive benefits and career development programs.

Requirements

Georgia Speech and Language Pathologist License.
Educational type and level as required by license.
CFY will be considered.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Time management skills.
Ability to be flexible and dependable.

Responsibilities

Performs appropriate patient assessments resulting in an effective treatment plan.
Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals of time demonstrating the ability to observe treatment effect and modify the plan of care as indicated.
Involves the patient and /or family in the assessment process and the formation of the care plan.
Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders.
Demonstrates appropriate case management to ensure quality of care and best patient outcome.
Communicates appropriately to physicians, nurses, case managers, and other members of the health care team to ensure care is collaborative and appropriate.
Assesses and documents patient outcomes criteria at the initial and discharge evaluations. (all shoulder, back, incontinence, and anodyne).
Demonstrates knowledge of speech therapy modalities / treatments and performs correctly.
Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in using equipment pertinent to providing speech therapy services.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning.
Includes the family in teaching as appropriate.
Documentation meets current standards and policies.
Documentation is legible.
No inappropriate abbreviations are used.
Documentation is completed in a timely manner.
Medical Records are closed as per policy.
Time is adequately documented in the assessments and daily treatment notes.
Each charge bill adequately reflects all services provided.
Engages in continuing education and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program