Speech Language Pathologist, Pediatrics

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Winston Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist provides outpatient speech pathology services, including comprehensive evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders for patients of all ages. The position assesses patients’ needs, develops and implements individualized treatment goals, educates and counsels patients and families, and recommends augmentative or alternative communication devices when applicable. The role also supports clinical education and training, contributes to service improvement, coordinates patient caseloads, and delivers care in accordance with age-specific guidelines and hospital standards. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25. Benefits eligible.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
At least one year of clinical experience after the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
Current Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the applicable state Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; candidate must have SLP-CCC.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience after the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive professional evaluations of patients of all ages referred for differential diagnosis of communication or swallowing disorders.
Select and administer evaluation instruments appropriate to the patient's age, developmental level, cognitive function, and reason for referral.
Educate patients and/or families about communication or swallowing deficits and treatment options.
Counsel patients and extended families regarding recommendations and treatment options.
Plan and conduct treatment programs for patients with speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing impairments.
Develop individual short-term and long-term treatment goals.
Implement plans to achieve treatment goals and modify therapy strategies as needed to maximize progress.
Provide and participate in in-service education and training for speech pathology interns and fellows, medical students and residents, and allied medical personnel.
Prepare and present formal lectures to physicians, nurses, educators, and others on communication and/or swallowing disorders.
Provide specialized clinical practicum training for speech pathology graduate interns assigned to the department.
Participate in in-service education programs to maintain proficiency and skills in current evaluation and treatment techniques.
Seek to improve patient care services and evaluate opportunities to develop new services.
Coordinate and prioritize the patient caseload to deliver services efficiently and minimize delays in diagnosis or therapeutic intervention.
Provide patient services efficiently and effectively, maintaining quality without need for continuous supervision.
Evaluate augmentative and alternative communication options and recommend and/or fit appropriate devices or prostheses as applicable.
Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the age groups served.
Ensure ongoing assessment, maintenance, and continual improvement of staff competence related to patients’ age-specific needs.
Meet financial and budget expectations and consistently meet annual productivity targets.
Adhere to general hospital standards and promote a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.