Speech Language Pathologist II

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist II provides speech pathology services in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings, including coverage in Winston-Salem and at Davie Medical Center as needed. The role evaluates and treats patients with communication, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and swallowing disorders; educates patients and caregivers; coordinates care with medical teams and outside resources; and contributes to multidisciplinary and educational activities. The position requires an active North Carolina speech-language pathology license, ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, and current American Heart Association BLS certification. The schedule is Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week, with two weekend days per month. CCC-SLP is required.

Requirements

Current 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 issued by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (CCC-SLP).
Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification, including CPR and AED.
Ability to complete and maintain clinical competency requirements for assigned patient groups and practice areas.
Ability to provide assigned weekend, holiday, and severe-weather coverage.
Ability to meet productivity targets and consistently document and bill for services provided.

Responsibilities

Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures and contribute to a cooperative work environment and quality services.
Perform comprehensive evaluations of referred patients of all assigned ages 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, MBS, and Passy-Muir Valve evaluations as applicable.
Document evaluation findings, recommendations, charges, education sessions, and treatment progress in the patient’s medical record on the same day services are provided.
Complete and maintain clinical competency requirements for assigned patient groups and practice areas.
Notify referral sources of results and consult with medical and other staff to support care and outcomes.
Educate and counsel patients and caregivers about disorders, recommendations, treatment options, and therapy carryover; participate in patient and family conferences as required.
Plan and conduct individualized treatment programs, develop measurable functional goals, involve patients and caregivers in goal planning, and modify treatment based on reassessment and progress.
Coordinate continuing-care recommendations with outside resources and appropriately terminate formal treatment when indicated.
Complete required IRF-PAI ratings and goals for inpatient rehabilitation patients, as applicable.
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, students, residents, allied medical personnel, and new team members; prepare and present formal lectures as needed.
Coordinate and triage caseloads efficiently, maintain required coverage, communicate availability and assistance needs, and provide appropriate patient-care handoffs and pager coverage.
Pursue relevant knowledge and research, participate in peer review and in-service education, and recommend new services or techniques to the inpatient Speech Pathology manager.
Evaluate augmentative and alternative communication options and vocal prostheses; recommend or fit appropriate devices, instruct patients and families, monitor device performance, and provide reassessment or short-term therapy as needed.
Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines and maintain required age-specific inpatient rehabilitation education.
Meet productivity targets, follow departmental Benefit Time Off guidelines, maintain appropriate billing, and meet financial and inpatient care expectations.
Maintain assigned weekend and holiday coverage and expected coverage on severe-weather days.