Speech Language Pathologist I Non-Bedside-University Pediatrics
Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a full-time Speech Language Pathologist position in an outpatient pediatric rehabilitation setting. The role involves assessing and documenting patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, acting as a patient advocate, and communicating patient information. The position requires clinical reasoning, assessment skills, and the ability to evaluate therapy effectiveness. The Speech Language Pathologist will also provide clinical leadership and mentoring. The clinic is open Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Fridays 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with full days on Fridays required.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
- Applicable state license for Speech Language Pathology required.
- BLS required per policy guidelines.
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
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
Entry Level
