Speech Language Pathologist - Bedside, Carolinas Medical Center

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bedside speech therapy at Carolinas Medical Center provides evaluation and treatment for patients with speech, language, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care, Level I Trauma hospital setting. Speech‑language pathologists work with medically complex and critically ill patients across ICUs and acute care units, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to support safe swallowing, effective communication, and functional recovery.

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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees