Speech Pathologist (SLP) PRN
Lifepoint Health•Gainesville, GA
About The Position
Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapy that helps patients maximize their speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities. The role contributes to patient recovery and well-being as part of a healthcare team. The Speech-Language Pathologist communicates patient progress and problems to supervisors and other team members, assists with patient scheduling, posts charges to patient records daily, and documents care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements. The role also includes instructing patients’ families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of a master’s-level Speech Language Pathology program accredited by the Education Standards Board, or practice that meets ASHA certification requirements.
- Meet the education and experience requirements for ASHA’s Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.
- At least six months of speech therapist or speech-language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population.
- Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy to maximize patients’ speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
- Communicate patient progress or problems to the supervisor and other team members.
- Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
- Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
- Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
- Loan assistance.
- 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
