Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care

Anmed-Health; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Financial counseling

PTO

Professional development

Job summary

AnMed Anderson is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for acute care to provide comprehensive SLP services across age groups. You will evaluate, plan, and implement therapy while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care.

You will educate patients and families, participate in QA, pursue continuing education, and contribute to program development in a compassionate, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Active SC license in Speech Language Pathology.
• CCC-SLP or CF required by ASHA.
• CPR/BLS certification, maintained ongoing.
• Compliance with state SLP laws and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide SLP services across ages; eval, plan, and implement therapy.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team; educate patients and families.
• Document care plans and progress; participate in QA and program development.

Skills

SC license

ASHA CCC/CF

CPR / BLS

Education

CCC-SLP or CF

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care

AnMed Anderson, South Carolina, United States

About this position

Located in the heart ofAnderson, South Carolina,AnMedis a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, ourmissionis simple yet powerful:

To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.

AnMed has been named one of theBest Employers in South Carolinaby Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, you'll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.

In response to a physician's referral, provides Speech/Language Pathology services according the “Laws governing Speech/Language Pathology services in South Carolina” and within the scope of his/her training, knowledge, and experience. This may include but is not limited to speech/ language/ cognitive/ oral-pharyngeal functioning evaluations; developing, coordinating, and providing effective SLP services; and making appropriate referrals and coordinating care. Will provide direct patient care to individuals of various ages (adolescent to geriatrics) as their expertise allows and caseload demands. Coordinates and provides patient/family education. Participates in educational programs and performs non-patient care responsibilities as assigned. Participates in program development and in the QA program. Consults and coordinates with interdisciplinary team in providing comprehensive treatment. Pursues continuing education and assists in the marketing of SLP services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Observe infection control, medical, safety precautions.
• Treat in accordance with recognized effective means of therapy in order to meet therapeutic goals.
• Treatment plan appropriate for patients’ age, cultural and educational status.
• Provide consultation/training for other members of the multidisciplinary team in the patient's care.
• Consult with the physician/clinical dietician concerning diet and feeding in those patients experiencing swallowing disorders when appropriate.
• Provide appropriate augmentative/alternative methods of communication when appropriate with nonverbal patients.
• Designs and constructs communication boards for individual's needs.
• Conduct patient/family training and counseling through regular contact in all settings.
• Patient/family education and input into the plan of therapy documented on evaluation and as appropriate thereafter.
• Consult with other professional resources and agencies (home health, skilled nursing facilities, rehab facilities etc.) in assuring transition and carryover.
• Reassess patient during established time frames or as patient's status changes significantly (medical complications that affect level of functioning, etc.) every 10 therapy days.
• Demonstrate the ability to properly address the needs of all patients with respect to age regarding assessment, treatment and care, including the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs, a knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients.
• Shows appropriate clinical judgment.
• Discharge planning begins at time of SLP evaluation and continues throughout the time treatment is rendered.

Qualifications

• Current temporary or permanent S.C. license issued by the S.C. Board of Examiners in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency or an approved Clinical Fellowship Plan from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Certification in CPR and basic life support are due within 90 days of hire and maintained on an ongoing basis.
• When appropriate, mandatory RQI requirements will be completed every 90 days if employee uses RQI.
• Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings.
• Free Financial Counseling.
• Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Professional Development.
• For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits

*Varied benefits packages are available for positions with a 0.6 FTE or higher.