JOIN OUR TEAM AT PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Competitive Sign-on Bonus!!!
Experience the Advantages of Real Career Change
Are you prepared to advance your career and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you encounter? At Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, the proud home of the Georgia Bulldogs, we offer more than just employment-we provide a pathway to professional fulfillment and personal development, supported by cutting-edge technology.
Why Choose Piedmont?
Supportive Leadership
Professional Growth
Tuition Assistance
401K up to 6% match
Earned Time Off
Relocation Assistance
Diverse & Collaborative Team
Flexible Work Schedule
RecognitionCelebrations
Comprehensive Wellness benefits
Dayshift, Nightshift, and WEO
Community Involvement
Your Role as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
As an RRT at Piedmont Athens, youll play a pivotal role in:
Patient care for over 25,000 patients yearly
427 beds
Level 2 Trauma Center
32 adult ICU beds
12 adult CICU beds
Level 3 Neonatal ICU (NICU-RRTs)
Pediatric care
RT Procedure and protocols driven
Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care procedures in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education.
Qualifications:
Minimum Experience, Licensure and Certification required:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
Previous working experience or clinical rotations
Great communication skills
New Grads are Welcome with open arms!
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Licensed by the State of Georgia
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, PALS
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Reg Med Ctr
$88k-144k yearly est. Auto-Apply 1d ago
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RRT, WEO, Nights
Piedmont Healthcare 4.1
Piedmont Healthcare job in Stockbridge, GA
Overview: Experience the advantages of real career change
Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams youll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. Youll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future
Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care procedures in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Previous Working Experience in Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Henry Hospital
$27k-32k yearly est. Auto-Apply 3d ago
Athletic Trainer Outreach - Augusta, GA
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Augusta, GA job
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:
**Sign on Bonus, Relocation Assistance and Benefits available.**
Wellstar MCG Health System, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that centers our decisions around the people we serve. Our commitment to transforming healthcare and providing access to personalized care allows those we care for to spend more time being a person than a patient. At Wellstar, our mission, vision, and values are simple: enhance the health and wellbeing of every person we serve, deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time, and serve with compassion, pursue excellence, and honor every voice.
The Athletic Training Outreach program is a direct reflection of the mission, vision, and values honored by Wellstar MCG. Serving two counties with a total of nine high schools--- our athletic trainers play a crucial role in the health and safety of each athlete. In this role, the Athletic Trainer (AT) is responsible for the delivery of health care services as part of a multidisciplinary team by providing athletic training services that are in accordance with GA and/or SC state practice acts. The incumbent will work in the secondary school setting providing coverage to one of the contracted schools and perform duties otherwise specified by the Outreach manager.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
The athletic trainer is expected to perform appropriately in the following domains: 1) injury and illness
prevention and wellness promotion, 2) examination, assessment, and diagnosis, 3) immediate and
emergency care, and 4) therapeutic intervention. The athletic trainer is expected to provide evaluation of athletic and non-athletic conditions to high school aged patients, conduct appropriate therapeutic interventions for such conditions, educate sports medicine stakeholders about prevention and appropriate treatment of injuries, coordinate scheduling for Wellstar associated clinic appointments and follow ups, and document all evaluation and follow up interactions in the appropriate electronic medical recording system.
Healthcare administration and professional responsibility: Practices within local, state and national
regulations, guidelines, recommendations, and professional standards. Uses established documentation
procedures to ensure best practice. Maintain upkeep of all required documentation needed to practice as an athletic trainer in the state of GA.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Exercise Science or Bachelors Athletic Training or Masters Athletic Training
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support
CAT - Certified Athletic Trainer
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Appropriate state credential as an athletic trainer Upon Hire Required
Required Minimum Experience:
Less than 1 year with approved degree from a CAATE accredited Bachelors' or Masters' program Required or
15 or more years with a Bachelors in a related field of study (kinesiology or exercise science) and successful certification prior to the change of BOC eligibility in 2004 Required
Required Minimum Skills:
interpersonal skills High
organization High
timeliness High
cooperation High
flexibility Medium
leadership Low
**Sign on Bonus, Relocation Assistance and Benefits available.**
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
$42k-51k yearly est. 1d ago
Respiratory Care Intern-PRN Days
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Austell, GA job
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 Respiratory Care Intern provides limited respiratory care procedures designated by submitted clinical skills competency from the accredited Respiratory Care program he/she is enrolled in and validated by the respiratory department. Duties and responsibilities are under the direct supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Professional. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the medical staff and respiratory care leadership. Good customer relations, assessment and communication skills are a must for this job. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Service * Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment Quality and Safety * Provides current clinical skill competency each semester * Perform limited respiratory care procedures * Maintain high-level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.) Safe Environment * Maintain clean work environment * Clean, process, and deliver equipment * Stock equipment areas as needed Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Respiratory Care-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Enrolled in a Respiratory Care Program that is recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the American Medical Association on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or equivalent accepted by the Georgia Medical Board Required Completion of one semester in a formal AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy. Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to utilize good judgment and understanding of clinical limitations. Excellent mental and cognitive skills for decision-making; effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with physicians and other hospital personnel.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
$25k-33k yearly est. 3d ago
Radiation Therapist, FT Days
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Marietta, GA job
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)
Competitive Sign-on Bonuses and Relocation Assistance Available - Apply Today!
Job Summary:
The Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Participates in Quality Control monitoring.
- a.Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
- b.Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).
- c.Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- d.Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
- e.Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
- f.Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
- g.Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
- h.Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
- i.Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer. Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.
- a.Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.
- b.Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
- c.Practices universal precautions.
- d.Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances
- e.Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups
- a.Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR.
- b.Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made. Miscellaneous items
- a.Will do other tasks as assigned
- b.Participates in on-call rotation
- c.Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.
Required Minimum Education:
Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARRT Radiation Therapy
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years Experience in Radiation Therapy Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
$72k-98k yearly est. 1d ago
Director, Nursing - Emergency Department
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Grovetown, GA job
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:
This leader will oversee the Emergency Department at Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center.
The Director of Nursing is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management of a specific service line through the application of advanced competencies in communication; job knowledge, professionalism and business skills. This leader is a member of the chief nursing officer's administrative team and may serve as her/his designee for assigned responsibilities. He/she reports to the nursing operations leader and demonstrates own leadership to effectively partner with nursing leadership, hospital vice presidents, medical staff and other departments to create a center of excellence for their specialty service and to meet or exceed the hospital's mission, vision and goals. This leader administers to two or more cost centers with a range of 50 to 200 FTEs in a hospital or specialty hospital in a smaller rural community area or system accountability for a domain of nursing practice. The Director of Nursing handles a budget less than 80 million dollars.
The Director of Nursing provides direct leadership for a group of nurse managers and others who comprise their specialty service line. He/she is a standard bearer and holds leaders and staff accountable for the delivery of safe, quality care and services through effective communication, employment of transformation leadership, managing by walking around, and instilling an accountability-based practice setting. The director of nursing serves as sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their performance and successfully applies lean and evidenced based practice to ensure all targets pillar outcomes are achieved. This leader employs all safety first interventions and as the chief safety officer creates a culture of safety for his/her service line through the development/use of these skills by other leaders, physicians and staff. He/she effectively uses data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility, providing instruction and mentoring for assigned leaders to be able to do the same. This leader ensures that nurse managers and staff create a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed all licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. He/She models the way by fostering exemplary skills in attaining effective teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments.
It is expected that all nurse leaders are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* a. Holds self and staff to the highest professional standards and ethics ensuring corporate compliance standards etc. are met by leaders and staff. Is an active member of ones professional community and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and nursing leadership advances the field through transformational executive leadership, support of shared governance, and scholarly activity
* b. Successfully works with the nurse manager to employ change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas.
Resources and Support
* a. Engages leaders in decision- making and partners with others to promote patient centered care and service excellence while effectively providing leadership and management skills for a specific business/clinical unit, possesses strong and effective negotiation and mediation skills
* b. Serves to support the nurse managers to promote the effective running of the care delivery system and ensures that the clinical processes of care are working as intended. Serves as a resource for all leaders and accepts additional leadership responsibilities
* c. Analyzes and manages financial resources; uses lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care; integrates marketing and communication strategies to advance ones service line and organization as a whole
* d. Hires and develops an engaged team of leaders and staff that raises eachothers performance to achieve top percentile standing in all pillar goals
Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration
* a. Effectively communicates to diverse audiences on nursing, health care and organizational issues and this includes the ability to set standards and holds leaders and staff accountable for performance standards. Proactively establishes a health work place by reducing unnecessary conflict - resolves it when necessary promotes and achieves positive team dynamics
* b. Establishes partnerships by employing strong relationship building skills with all hospital leaders and medical staff by striving to understand others (and situations) and keeping the long view in mind is fair and just using reflective practice skills to monitor self and leader performance/interaction skills exercising coaching and guiding skills
* c. Creates opportunities for self and leaders to grow professionally and implements a desirable workplace to recruit and retain talented leaders and staff
Professional Development
* a. Seeks opportunities to advance knowledge and skills through formal and information education offerings to enhance ones understanding of how healthcare is financed and how to manage a diverse nursing workforce.
* b. Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and willingness to serve on committees and taskforces as needed to share knowledge and skill; champion a service line or need; and seeks opportunities to advance skill and scope of responsibilities
Evidence Based Practice and Research
* a. Effectively identifies areas of improvement of leaders and clinical systems and sponsors projects to improve the same. Includes assuring nursing division meets or exceeds licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards.
* b. Applies the effective use of data and evidence to support decision making for clinical and operational responsibilities and demonstrates awareness of legal and ethical issues related to patient and staff data, information and confidentiality
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors of Nursing is required
Masters degree is required.
In lieu of Masters degree, must be enrolled in a graduate program with
completion expected within 12 months of hire date.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse; includes three (3) years of progressive operational leadership to include direct management of others and financial management is required.
Experience managing department-level budget and metrics strongly preferred.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
$63k-91k yearly est. 2d ago
Clinical Education Coordinator - Respiratory
Piedmont Healthcare 4.1
Piedmont Healthcare job in Athens, GA
Direct coordination of respiratory care educational services for the department and the community.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain educational programs for staff
Acts as an affiliate faculty member for respiratory schools
Serve as liaison between respiratory care services and other departments in education and clinical issues.
Oversee orientation and new onboarding employees
Assist with training in infection control and other educational programs
Serve as an RRT in the workload as needed
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy Required
Work Experience
5 years clinical experience Required and
2 years specialty of Clinical Education Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Georgia State License Upon Hire Required
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
ACLS Upon Hire Required
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing
Handle multiple priorities and deadlines
Team building
Skill in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to teach within the area of expertise
Ability to work with providers, administrative, and clinical staff to achieve departmental goals
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
$46k-59k yearly est. Auto-Apply 4d ago
Lead RRT
Piedmont Healthcare 4.1
Piedmont Healthcare job in Augusta, GA
Overview: Supports the supervision of shift activities, and acts as the expert during his or her assigned shift. Duties include daily support of staffing and assignments, providing resource support, supporting preceptor tasks, and fulfilling assigned patient care workload. Serves as a role model and advocates a highly efficient, accountable and collaborative team environment between staff and with physicians. Delivers the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care. Responsibilities: Supports the supervision of shift activities, and acts as the expert during his or her assigned shift. Duties include daily support of staffing and assignments, providing resource support, supporting preceptor tasks, and fulfilling assigned patient care workload. Serves as a role model and advocates a highly efficient, accountable and collaborative team environment between staff and with physicians. Delivers the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care. Qualifications: Education
Associates Degree Requires an Associates in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required
Work Experience
2 years of clinical experience in respiratory care. Current BCLS, ACLS and NRP certifications . Proficient in all patient care settings (i.e., adult ICU, NICU). If limited NICU experience, able to ramp up basic skill set (i.e., delivery support, blood gases, equipment setup) within a defined timeframe Required
Licenses and Certifications
Is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); has and maintains a current licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional in the state of Georgia Required
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Augusta Hospital
$27k-46k yearly est. Auto-Apply 2d ago
RRT, PRN, Nights
Piedmont Healthcare 4.1
Piedmont Healthcare job in Stockbridge, GA
Overview: Experience the advantages of real career change
Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams youll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. Youll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.
Responsibilities: Performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care procedures in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education. Qualifications: Education
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required
Work Experience
No experience required Required
1 year of experience in performing professional respiratory duties Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS Required
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Henry Hospital
$29k-52k yearly est. Auto-Apply 4d ago
Certified Surg Tech - All Facilities
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Roswell, GA job
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
Various (United States of America) All Wellstar Locations
Sign-On Bonus Offered
Relocation Assistance Available
Various Shifts
Job Summary:
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team.
DEFINITION:
Certified Surgical Technologist required to have a certificate or associate's degree from a community college or a technical school and have passed the a competency examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or National Center for Competency Testing
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Knowledge, skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team within moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the case
* Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card.
* Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies.
* Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cards
* Performs appropriate surgical counts with circulator.
* Actively participates in the procedure pause/time-out.
* Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
* Assists in draping sterile field.
* Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an organized back table and operative field. Able to anticipate and offer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitating cases
* Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
* Prepares sterile dressings.
* Actively participates in post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling of the specimens.
* Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical need instrument
* Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and employees
* Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards. Reviews surgical schedule and assists clinical coordinator with preparation for future cases
* Observes patients condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse.
* Proactively plans for the next steps in the progression of procedure as needed, demonstrating an ability to adjust without faltering when an emergency arises
* Performs with the knowledge, skill, and ability within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases
* Prepares OR room and other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over, orders/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment.
* Maintains a financial stewardship related to supplies and equipment, only opening required supplies until requested by the surgeon
Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care
* Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity under supervision of the registered nurse
* Always partners with the patient by verifying procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report.
* Practices using current clinical practice standards under the supervision of the registered nurse
* Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such as goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes.
* Supports evidence-based practice and ethical accountability
* Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Promotes team spirit and positive work environment.
* Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety.
* Assists other members of the team with between case and terminal cleaning of room.
* Assists in preparing room for the next patient.
* Assists in transporting patients.
* Appropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age patient.
* Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and collaborate with the health care team
* Maintains positive attitude and flexibility in assignments
Practice Development
* Completes all initial and annual competencies, required mandatory education, population specific education, CBLs
* Provides positive learning environment for students and new hires
* Strives to make the Wellstar Standards of behavior part of daily work activity
* Participates in any new training related to new policies, processes, or equipment. Ability to mentor, precept, or train students and new employees.
* Retains new information and implements new processes or new equipment
* Resource for new technology or procedures introduced by our surgeons
* Maintains twenty (20) hours in continuing education related to field per evaluation period
Other duties as assigned
* Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she is competent
* Cares for surgical equipment and accessories
* Always ensures organization and cleanliness of the surgical area
* Maintains stock/medical supplies
* Assumes responsibility for other duties as assigned
* Completes all Success Factor Requirements by planning with charge nurses and managers if necessary
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma General or GED General
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
CST - Cert Surgical Tech or LPN - Lic Practical Nurse-Preferred or TS-C(NCCT) - Tech in Surgery - Certified
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
National certification Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak the English language
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care
Ability to delegate to other team members as required
Ability to multi-task essential; Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential
Strong detail orientation required
Knowledge of surgical procedures required
Basic computer skills are required
Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing
Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply independent judgment
Ability to think critically and adapt quickly to changing situations
Skill and ability in basic computer skills to include Word, Excel
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
$27k-44k yearly est. 4d ago
RRT, Nights, Sign On Bonus Available
Piedmont Healthcare 4.1
Piedmont Healthcare job in Athens, GA
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Responsibilities:
JOIN OUR TEAM AT PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Competitive Sign-on Bonus!!!
Experience the Advantages of Real Career Change
Are you prepared to advance your career and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you encounter? At Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, the proud home of the Georgia Bulldogs, we offer more than just employment-we provide a pathway to professional fulfillment and personal development, supported by cutting-edge technology.
Why Choose Piedmont?
Supportive Leadership
Professional Growth
Tuition Assistance
401K up to 6% match
Earned Time Off
Relocation Assistance
Diverse & Collaborative Team
Flexible Work Schedule
Recognition Celebrations
Comprehensive Wellness benefits
Dayshift, Nightshift, and WEO
Community Involvement
Your Role as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
As an RRT at Piedmont Athens, youll play a pivotal role in:
Patient care for over 25,000 patients yearly
427 beds
Level 2 Trauma Center
32 adult ICU beds
12 adult CICU beds
Level 3 Neonatal ICU (NICU-RRTs)
Pediatric care
RT Procedure and protocols driven
Qualifications:
Minimum Experience, Licensure and Certification required:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
Previous working experience or clinical rotations
Great communication skills
New Grads are Welcome with open arms!
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Licensed by the State of Georgia
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, PALS
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Reg Med Ctr
$32k-38k yearly est. Auto-Apply 1d ago
Care Manager - Med Surg
Piedmont Healthcare 4.1
Piedmont Healthcare job in Fayetteville, GA
This Care Manager will work full time, Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 430 PM and be centered in our new Med Surg Unit.
Responsibilities: The Care Manager is responsible for care coordination, progression of care, and proactive discharge planning and is accountable for expediting the timely and safe discharge for all patients in their case load. Qualifications:
Education
Graduate of Nursing Program Required
Masters degree Masters degree Preferred
Work Experience
2 years of experience in an acute or post-acute setting Required
Experience using InterQual or Milliman Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Current unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license, or eligible for licensure, in the state of Georgia Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
Certification in Case or Care Management Preferred
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Fayette Hospital
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Work Shift
Job Summary:
The occupational therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that help to restore or improve function in activities of daily living, functional mobility, cognitive tasks, strength, coordination and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury. 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 occupational 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
* In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to the occupational therapy needs of the patient.
* Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members.
* Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals.
Documentation
* 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.
General requirements
* Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
* Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
* Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
* Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
* Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge approp.
* Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members.
* Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
* Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
* Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
* Observes infection prevention precautions
Customer Service
* Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
* Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.
* Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
* Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients. Treats patients and fellow team members with respect. Fosters teamworkwith trust, support and collaboration.
* Dmonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately
Professional Development
* Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
* Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
* Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure. Also includes surgery if interested.
* Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
* Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Occupational Therapy or Masters Occupational Therapy
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
OT - Occupational Therapist
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
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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$64k-80k yearly est. 1d ago
RRT, NICU, Nights, Sign On Bonus Available
Piedmont Healthcare 4.1
Piedmont Healthcare job in Athens, GA
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Responsibilities:
JOIN OUR TEAM AT PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Competitive Sign-on Bonus!!!
Experience the Advantages of Real Career Change
Are you prepared to advance your career and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you encounter? At Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, the proud home of the Georgia Bulldogs, we offer more than just employment-we provide a pathway to professional fulfillment and personal development, supported by cutting-edge technology.
Why Choose Piedmont?
Supportive Leadership
Professional Growth
Tuition Assistance
401K up to 6% match
Earned Time Off
Relocation Assistance
Diverse & Collaborative Team
Flexible Work Schedule
Recognition Celebrations
Comprehensive Wellness benefits
Dayshift, Nightshift, and WEO
Community Involvement
Your Role as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
As an RRT at Piedmont Athens, youll play a pivotal role in:
Patient care for over 25,000 patients yearly
427 beds
Level 2 Trauma Center
32 adult ICU beds
12 adult CICU beds
Level 3 Neonatal ICU (NICU-RRTs)
Pediatric care
RT Procedure and protocols driven
Qualifications:
Minimum Experience, Licensure and Certification required:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
Previous working experience or clinical rotations
Great communication skills
New Grads are Welcome with open arms!
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Licensed by the State of Georgia
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, PALS
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Reg Med Ctr
$143k-251k yearly est. Auto-Apply 1d ago
RRT, WEO, Days
Piedmont Healthcare 4.1
Piedmont Healthcare job in Stockbridge, GA
Responsibilities:
SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $10,000 AVAILABLE
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Performing patient assessments, general respiratory care procedures and protocols, critical care procedures in adult care areas, blood gas analysis, maintenance and management of all equipment and patient education.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Previous Working Experience in Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies.
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Henry Hospital
$35k-46k yearly est. Auto-Apply 3d ago
RRT - Pulm Sleep, Buckhead
Piedmont Healthcare 4.1
Piedmont Healthcare job in Atlanta, GA
Experience the advantages of real career change
Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams youll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. Youll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.
Responsibilities:
JOB PURPOSE:
Performs patient assessments and testing, provides patient education, and monitors compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Timely completion of prescribed testing and/or therapies.
2. Patient education.
3. Medication administration.
4. Accurate documentation in electronic medical record.
5. Calibration and maintenance of equipment.
6. Serves as a resource for other clinical staff.
PULMONARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Six-minute walk testing.
2. Body Box testing.
3. Niox testing.
4. Overnight oximetry testing.
5. Oxygen orders.
6. Assist provider with any necessary oxygen/ pulmonary testing requested.
7. In-basket management.
8. O2 CMN management.
9. Patient call management.
Qualifications: Qualifications - External
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Previous Working Experience in Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
$43k-55k yearly est. Auto-Apply 4d ago
Respiratory Intern
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Marietta, GA job
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.
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Various (United States of America) Job Summary: The Respiratory Care Intern provides limited respiratory care procedures designated by submitted clinical skills competency from the accredited Respiratory Care program he/she is enrolled in and validated by the respiratory department. Duties and responsibilities are under the direct supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Professional. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the medical staff and respiratory care leadership. Good customer relations, assessment and communication skills are a must for this job. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Service * Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment Quality and Safety * Provides current clinical skill competency each semester * Perform limited respiratory care procedures * Maintain high-level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.) Safe Environment * Maintain clean work environment * Clean, process, and deliver equipment * Stock equipment areas as needed Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma General or GED General
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Enrolled in a Respiratory Care Program that is recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the American Medical Association on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or equivalent accepted by the Georgia Medical Board Required Completion of one semester in a formal AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy. Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to utilize good judgment and understanding of clinical limitations. Excellent mental and cognitive skills for decision-making; effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with physicians and other hospital personnel.
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$25k-33k yearly est. 3d ago
Respiratory Therapist Lead
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Hiram, GA job
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
Night (United States of America)
Overview:
Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, Georgia is seeking a Full-time Lead Respiratory Therapist (Shift: Nights)
The Lead Respiratory Therapist is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of an assigned shift using independent judgment to assure successful and safe delivery of care. Facilitates onboarding and precepting under the guidance of their direct lead. Serves as a clinical resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments by providing direct patient care, medication administration and ensuring equipment resources and function. This role may require the duty of a patient assignment. Responsible for promotion and execution of PI initiatives. May assist with data collection and analysis of PI activities. Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives for designated shift.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions
Leadership and Collaboration
1. Leads the shift
a. Assures delivery of safe patient care by analyzing patients needs and skill competency level of personnel when making patient assignments
b. Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and planning to ensure timely care delivery including discharge
c. Communicates with direct leader any needs or concerns pertaining to patient care delivery or employee performance
d. Assists in the evaluation of staff, providing input to Supervisor regarding clinical performance, teamwork, etc. of individuals.
e. Assigns shift workload and preceptors
f. Maintains financial stewardship in relation to productivity
g. Maintains daily equipment function and calibration
Innovation and Customer Care
2. Provides resources and support
a. Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job
b. Assists in acquiring appropriate staffing levels.
c. Provides clinical assistance to staff as necessary
d. Assist with orientation & training for new employees and student clinical rotations
e. Assist with annual skill competencies
f. Communicates educational needs of staff (i.e. huddles, new equipment or knowledge in-services for RT staff Maintains staff education records
3. Professional Development
a. Maintains current knowledge related to patient population to deliver the highest standard of care
b. Identifies learning needs of workgroup and communicates needs to direct leader.
c. Demonstrates excellence in respiratory care practice by promoting process improvement and committee participation
4. Exemplary Practice & Quality Outcomes
a. Rounds on patients to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and 200% accountability
b. Demonstrates excellence in Respiratory Care practice by providing the highest standard of direct patient care.
c. Participates in implementation and monitoring of PI, Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives to improve patient care delivery
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. Required
Associate's Degree (Must have completed at least 100 credit hours towards B.S degree) Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Required Minimum Experience
Current advance credential with a minimum of two (2) years' clinical experience to work in all critical care areas but not limited to Adult ICU, CVICU, BURN, NICU, Emergency Departments (Adult and Pediatric) as it relates each facility Required
Required Minimum Skills
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Inter and Intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities
Delegation skills required
Ability to multi-task essential
Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential
Strong detail orientation required
Computer skills required
Time management skills are required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Respiratory Care Prof Required
Basic Life Support Required
BLS - Instructor Required
BLS - Provisional Required
Registered Respiratory Therapi Required
Reg Pulmonary Function Tech Preferred
Adult Critical Care Specialist Preferred
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist Preferred
Asthma Educator Specialist Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required
ACLS - Instructor Required
ACLS - Provisional Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr Preferred
NRP - Instructor Preferred
NRP - Provisional Preferred
Pediatric Adv Life Support Required
Must hold an active GA Respiratory Care Professional License. Required
NBRC Credential: RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
One or more of the following NBRC Credentials: ACCS, AE-C, NPS, RPFT (AE-C certifications prior to September 1, 2022 issued by National Asthma Educator Certification Board)
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$27k-58k yearly est. 1d ago
RRT - NICU, Nights
Piedmont Healthcare 4.1
Piedmont Healthcare job in Conyers, GA
SIGN ON BONUS OF UP TO $10,000 AVAILABLE
Piedmont Macon Medical Center is a 310-bed facility providing compassionate, patient-centered care across a wide range of specialties, including:
24-hour emergency room
Inpatient and same-day surgery, including innovative robotic surgical procedures
Spine care and surgery
Rehabilitation programs
Behavioral health and substance abuse care
An advanced cardiac center offering noninvasive heart procedures and open-heart surgery
Cancer care and survivorship programs
Robotic surgery procedures
A birthing center for labor and delivery with access to a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Responsibilities:
This position will be cross-trained to float between Adult and NICU.
JOB PURPOSE:
Performs patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment and patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Associate's Degree in respiratory therapy sciences
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Previous Working Experience in Neonatal Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current certifications in BLS and NRP. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred.
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
$27k-32k yearly est. Auto-Apply 3d ago
Speech Language Pathologist Outpatient Neuro Rehab - Part-Time opportunity!!
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 4.6
Roswell, GA job
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:
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:
Patient Assessment - In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the 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 realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals. 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. Documentation - 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 General requirements - Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty. - Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together. - Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. - Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure. - Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately. - Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members. Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested. - Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner. - Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner. - Observes infection prevention precautions Customer Service - Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients. - Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients. - Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients. Treats patients and fellow team members with respect. Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration. - Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately Professional Development - Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities. - Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines. - Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure. - Participates in orientation and training of new employees. - Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements
Required Minimum Education:
Graduate from an accredited speech-language pathology program. Required and Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or other related degree. Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Speech Language Pathologist 1.00 Required Basic Life Support 2.00 Required BLS - Instructor 2.00 Required BLS - Provisional 2.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Required Minimum Experience:
Required Minimum Skills:
Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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