Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care Rehab, Atrium Health University City PRN

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and administer programs that help patients restore function and achieve independence. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for creating personalized care plans, supervising rehab staff, and documenting patient progress. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives in a fast-paced clinical environment. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the required qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and NC license required.
• BLS certification needed per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and establishes patient care plans based on diagnosis.
• Directs and supervises activities of rehab technicians and students.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Rehabilitation Techniques

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

NC license for Speech Language Pathology

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Speech Language Pathology, upon referral by a physician. Plans and conducts SLP to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence.

Essential Functions

• Directs and supervises activities of rehab technicians, speech-language pathology students and volunteers involved in administering care to patients and assists with orienting new and rotating staff.
• Evaluates patients and establishes appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education as warranted by the patient's diagnosis and condition.
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive devices.
• 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 patient's status changes.
• Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates patient's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning and recommends solutions to patient care problems.

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 program required. NC license for Speech Language Pathology required. BLS required per policy guidelines.