Speech Language Pathologist

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

Job Summary:

Evaluation and treatment of patients in the IRH/LTACH as determined by business need; daily documentation/charging in the EMR; education of patients, families and staff as appropriate; communication of patient progress in clinical conference, communication with other team members daily; communication with physicians and other professionals. Weekend/holiday services rotation; participation in Performance Improvement initiatives.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Performs initial and discharge evaluations as well as swallow assessments, completes documentation, and bills accordingly. Completes specific documentation required by funding sources accurately, including admission status, goals and at discharge.

• Develops treatment plan and performs patient treatment based on treatment plan and funding source and regulatory requirements. Accurately documents, including need for skilled services, patient progression, patient response and bills for services provided. Provides education as appropriate.

• Participates in discharge planning by making recommendations for post discharge services. Provides education to patient and family regarding safe oral intake, cognitive/language strategies post discharge

• Serves as CI/mentor for interns as needed

• Participates in hospital and discipline specific skills check: Demonstrates competency through completion of didactic training and testing as well as demonstration of skills specific to their position and skill set as well as skills obtained at RWSH.

Required Minimum Education:

• Masters Communication Disorders

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS-I - Basic Life Support from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

• SLP - Speech Language Pathologist

Required Minimum Skills:

• Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.

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