Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist – Outpatient - Atrium Health in Home - Full-time
About The Position
This therapist will provide speech-language pathology services for pediatric patients in the patient's home in Harrisburg/ Concord areas. Caseload will include birth-18 years of age. Preference for a background in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. Deliver high-quality, one-on-one outpatient speech-language pathology services in patients’ homes, helping improve communication, cognition, swallowing function, and overall quality of life. Provide the same evidence-based outpatient speech therapy services traditionally offered in a clinic while eliminating barriers related to transportation, access, and convenience. Perform comprehensive speech-language and cognitive-communication evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement interventions tailored to each patient’s unique goals and functional needs. Collaborate closely with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to support optimal outcomes in communication, cognitive function, swallowing safety, and patient independence. Utilize technology and flexible scheduling to effectively manage a caseload across a defined geographic area while maintaining exceptional patient outcomes, engagement, and satisfaction. Join an innovative care model that combines the clinical excellence of outpatient rehabilitation with the convenience and comfort of speech therapy services delivered where patients live.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
- applicable state license for Speech Language Pathology required.
- BLS required per policy guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for a background in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders.
Responsibilities
- Assesses and documents patient's medical, mental and emotional needs at admission and on an on-going basis.
- Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, to include discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
- Acts as patient advocate; treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care in a safe and timely manner.
- Demonstrates clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care activities; evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions, identifies and prioritizes patient/family strengths, needs and priorities.
- Identifies the normal course of illness in assigned patient population recognizing and intervening appropriately when deviations occur.
- Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.
- Provides clinical leadership and mentoring.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
