Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care, Atrium Health Pineville, PRN

About the role

Atrium Health Pineville - Acute Care Speech Therapy

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based practices.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software used in healthcare settings.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$35.50 - $53.25 per hour

Schedule

Weekdays and weekend rotation. 5 Weekend days per quarter; 2 major holidays and 1 minor holiday per calendar year.