Speech Language Pathologist - WMCG Augusta - PRN

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Work Shift

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 :

Treatment Planning and Provision of Care

• 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.

Patient Assessment

Documentation

General requirements

Customer Service

Professional Development

Required Minimum Education :

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

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

Required Minimum Experience :

Required Minimum Skills :

Effective communication skills,

customer service focused,

team oriented, and

basic computer skills.

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