Speech Language Pathologist (Slp) PRN

Description

St. Marys- ARU

Athens, GA

PRN SLP (weekdays and Saturdays)

As a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP you will:

• Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.

• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.

• Document patient care in accordance with LifePoint, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.

• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.

• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.

• Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services.

• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.

Qualifications

As a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP you will have:

• Graduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements.

• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA

• Minimum of six months speech therapist / 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.

• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.