Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Milledgeville, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist - PRN position at Navicent Health Medical Center: Baldwin - Speech and Audiology is a part-time role responsible for performing patient assessments, developing effective treatment plans, and providing direct patient care. The role involves interdisciplinary communication, patient education, and accurate documentation. This position also requires the therapist to engage in continuing education and professional growth.

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, and the 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.
• 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

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree