Speech Pathologist Inpatient Rehab- FT Days

Wellstar Health System•Austell, GA

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates patients and develops speech and language plans of care in the areas of speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing in collaboration with physicians. Services are provided across the full continuum of care in a cost-conscious, quality-focused, and customer-oriented manner, in compliance with applicable regulatory standards. The role implements and adjusts treatment plans, assesses patient progress, establishes goals and discharge plans with patients and families, and provides education, training, discharge instructions, follow-up, and referrals as appropriate. The Speech Language Pathologist documents evaluations, plans of care, treatment sessions, family education, and discharge information according to departmental and facility guidelines. The position also supports colleagues and families with information about rehabilitation services and related equipment. The position requires ethical conduct, confidentiality, effective communication, teamwork, punctuality, safe and cost-effective use of materials and equipment, and compliance with infection-prevention practices and Wellstar policies. The Speech Language Pathologist participates in meetings, process-improvement activities, professional development, required education, competency activities, and the orientation and training of new employees. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Pathology.
Completion of an accredited Speech Pathology program.
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license.
Basic Life Support certification through BLS, American Red Cross BLS, or BLS Instructor certification.
Effective communication skills.
Customer-service focus.
Team-oriented approach.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Implement speech-language therapy treatment plans and select appropriate activities to progress patients toward their goals.
Revise goals and plans of care with input from patients and families.
Provide ongoing patient and family education and training.
Provide discharge instructions, follow-up, and referrals to community resources as appropriate.
Serve as a referral source for staff, families, and physicians regarding rehabilitation services and related equipment.
Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans for speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing.
Establish plans of care with patients and/or family members and develop realistic discharge plans incorporating their goals.
Document evaluations, plans of care, treatment sessions, family education, and discharge information according to applicable guidelines and protocols.
Maintain ethical business practices, patient confidentiality, attendance, and compliance with departmental policies and the dress code.
Communicate effectively with team members and participate in staff meetings, required in-services, process-improvement activities, and other requested meetings.
Organize workload to complete responsibilities in a timely manner and use materials and equipment safely and cost-effectively.
Observe infection-prevention precautions.
Apply AIDET principles, foster a positive patient and coworker experience, treat others respectfully, collaborate with the team, and apply service-recovery principles as appropriate.
Participate in professional development and mandatory education, complete required competencies, and maintain discipline-required licensure education.
Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.