Compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist | Patient-Centered

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Job Summary The speech language pathologist evaluates patients and develops the speech/language plan of care in the areas of speech, language, voice, cognition and swallowing in collaboration with the physician. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost‑conscious, quality‑focused and customer‑oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions 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, establishes and evaluates treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for 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 a 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 and general requirements such as confidentiality, attendance, dress code, communication, meeting participation, workload organization, safe use of materials and infection prevention. Provides customer service, applies AIDET principles, fosters a positive environment, encourages teamwork, and implements service‑recovery principles. Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities, completes core and annual competencies, maintains licensure, trains new employees, and fulfills mandatory hospital/system requirements. Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education Masters in Speech Pathology from an accredited program. Required Minimum Licenses and Certifications All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated: SLP – Speech Language Pathologist BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support Instructor Required Minimum Experience None listed. Required Minimum Skills Effective communication skills, customer service focus, team orientation, and basic computer skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Confidential