Speech Language Pathologist - Carolinas Rehab Charlotte, PRN

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Advocate Health, a facility of Atrium Health, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for outpatient rehabilitation in Charlotte, NC. The role emphasizes evaluation and treatment of patients with neurological conditions in an interdisciplinary setting. This part-time position is not eligible for a clinical fellowship.

The incumbent will work under a collaborative team model to maximize patient independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Applicable state license for Speech Language Pathology required.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises rehab technicians, SLP students and volunteers involved in patient care.
• Evaluates patients and creates care plans including modalities, procedures, and education.
• Gathers data from medical records, physician reports, patients and families and uses it to guide care.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, discharge notes and charges.
• Re-evaluates patients and adjusts goals as status changes.
• Communicates evaluation results and coordinates scheduling, treatment and discharge planning.

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

State license for Speech Language Pathology

BLS certification

Job description

Department: Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Variable Pay Range: $49.00 - $49.00

Atrium Health Physical Therapy, a facility of Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte, provides specialized outpatient rehabilitation services for individuals recovering from neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other complex neurodiagnoses. Our collaborative team of rehabilitation professionals delivers evidence-based, patient-centered care focused on maximizing communication, cognition, swallowing function, and overall quality of life. Speech-Language Pathologists play a vital role in helping patients achieve meaningful functional outcomes and greater independence through comprehensive evaluation and treatment in an interdisciplinary outpatient setting. This position is not eligible for a clinical fellowship. Job Description: 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.
• applicable state license for Speech Language Pathology required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care