Speech Language Pathologist II

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

13d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist II provides evaluation and treatment for patients with communication, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and swallowing disorders in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. The role covers services in Winston-Salem and at Davie Medical Center as needed. The position requires the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). The clinician performs comprehensive evaluations, selects and interprets appropriate diagnostic tools, develops individualized treatment plans, and documents findings, education, progress, and recommendations in the medical record on the day services are provided. Depending on the work area, responsibilities may include FEES, modified barium swallow evaluations, Passy-Muir Valve evaluations, alaryngeal speech evaluations, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation. The clinician also supports patients and caregivers through education, counseling, conferences, and coordination of continuing care. The role collaborates with medical teams, multidisciplinary groups, outside agencies, and assistive technology services; contributes to staff education and training; participates in peer review and service improvement; and may evaluate, recommend, fit, and provide instruction for augmentative and alternative communication devices or vocal prostheses. The clinician is responsible for managing caseloads and meeting productivity, coverage, documentation, billing, and inpatient rehabilitation education requirements. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a Monday–Friday schedule and two weekend days per month. Assigned weekend, holiday, and severe-weather coverage is expected. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30.

Requirements

Current North Carolina license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) issued by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association.
Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification, including CPR and AED.
Ability to meet and maintain clinical competency requirements for assigned patient groups and areas served.

Responsibilities

Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures and contribute to a cooperative work environment and quality services.
Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients across assigned age groups for communication, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and swallowing disorders.
Select, administer, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tools in accordance with patient needs and institutional protocols, including FEES, modified barium swallow, and Passy-Muir Valve evaluations as applicable.
Complete and maintain clinical competency requirements for assigned patient groups and practice areas.
Document evaluation findings, recommendations, charges, and education in the medical record on the same day services are provided; complete required IRF-PAI ratings and goals for inpatient rehabilitation patients.
Notify referral sources of evaluation results and consult with medical and other staff to facilitate appropriate care.
Educate and counsel patients and caregivers about disorders, treatment options, recommendations, and therapy carryover; participate in patient and family conferences as required.
Plan and conduct treatment programs, develop individualized functional and measurable goals, involve patients and caregivers in goal planning, and adjust treatment based on progress and re-evaluation.
Coordinate continuing-care recommendations with outside resources and appropriately conclude formal treatment when indicated.
Document therapeutic progress and plans objectively on the day therapy is provided, including required inpatient rehabilitation IRF-PAI ratings and goals.
Attend patient care rounds and participate in multidisciplinary teams; consult with educational, medical, and other professional services and outside agencies as appropriate.
Provide and participate in in-service education and training for interns, fellows, medical students, residents, allied medical personnel, and new team members; prepare and present formal lectures as needed.
Pursue relevant knowledge and research, participate in education programs and peer review, and recommend service or technique improvements to the inpatient Speech Pathology manager.
Evaluate augmentative and alternative communication options and vocal prostheses; recommend or fit devices as applicable, instruct patients and families, monitor performance, and provide re-evaluation or short-term therapy when needed.
Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines and demonstrate knowledge of relevant physical, sensory, psychosocial, safety, and developmental factors.
Efficiently coordinate and triage caseloads, adapt to patient, family, and department needs, and identify problems and workable solutions.
Meet or exceed annual productivity targets and inpatient care expectations; maintain assigned coverage on severe-weather days, weekends, and holidays.
Follow departmental Benefit Time Off guidelines, keep the scheduler informed of availability and assistance needs, and provide appropriate handoffs of patient-care information and pager coverage.
Bill consistently and appropriately for services provided.
Follow institutional guidelines for cleaning tools used in patient care.