Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care, Cabarrus, Full-Time Days

Atrium Health Enterprise; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Cabarrus seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat adults with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders across multiple units in a fast-paced hospital.

The role supports discharge planning and works within a collaborative team of physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize safe patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• State license as required for SLP practice.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinical setting.
• BLS certification per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, directs and administers speech-language pathology programs in acute care.
• Plans and conducts therapy to restore function and independence.
• Supervises Rehab Technicians, volunteers and students.
• Gathers data from medical records and family for patient care planning.
• Documents evaluations, treatment notes and discharge information.
• Re-evaluates patients and communicates progress to the care team.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Join Atrium Health Cabarrus, a regional hospital serving Cabarrus and surrounding communities, where speech-language pathologists are valued members of a collaborative acute care team. This role provides evaluation and treatment for adult patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders across a variety of medical and surgical units, including stroke, neurology, critical care, and general acute care populations. Clinicians work closely with physicians, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and care management to support safe patient outcomes and discharge planning in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This position is not eligible for a Clinical Fellowship.

Job Description

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of speech-language pathology in an acute level setting, upon referral by the physician.

Essential Functions

• Plans and conducts speech-language pathology programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence.
• Supervises Rehab Technicians, volunteers and students.
• Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays (acute care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility).
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family, as evidenced by documentation.
• Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and contextual needs of discharge disposition.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
• Re-evaluates patients as needed, modifying goals and treatment as the patient's status changes and communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff.

Physical Requirements

Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited SLP program required. applicable state license for SLP required. Minimum of 1 year experience required. BLS required per policy guidelines.