Outpatient, Peds Speech Pathologist WMCG

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. This role involves evaluating patients and developing speech/language plans of care, focusing on speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing. The position emphasizes providing services in a cost-conscious, quality-focused, and customer-oriented manner, while adhering to all regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will contribute to Wellstar's mission of enhancing health and well-being.

Requirements

Masters Speech Pathology
SLP - Speech Language Pathologist
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Effective communication skills
customer service focused
team oriented
basic computer skills

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately.
Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Observes infection prevention precautions.
Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.
Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.
Treats patients and fellow team members with respect.
Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration.
Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately.
Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure.
Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.