Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care & Inpatient Rehab, Charlotte Float Team, PRN

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care Therapy Float Team at Atrium Health provides specialized therapy coverage across adult acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings throughout the Greater Charlotte market. Speech‑Language Pathologists on the float team work across multiple hospital and rehabilitation sites, supporting patients with complex medical, neurologic, and post‑acute needs. This role offers broad clinical exposure, collaboration within interdisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care in dynamic care environments. The position provides direct speech‑language pathology services to patients across the age spectrum, as appropriate. It involves evaluating patients, interpreting assessments, establishing individualized plans of care, and implementing appropriate treatment interventions within scope of practice to restore function, prevent disability, and promote maximum independence. Therapy services may be provided under direct access when permitted by applicable state licensure. The role also requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and caregivers to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.

Requirements

Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited institution required
Active Speech‑Language Pathology license in the state of employment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
Maintains continuing education requirements in accordance with applicable state professional standards
Intermediate computer proficiency
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to perform basic office functions
Compliance with HIPAA requirements and appropriate handling of protected health information
Completion of all required competency assessments related to patient care and site standards

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology preferred or educational requirements commensurate with date of graduation

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served across the lifespan, applying principles of growth and development, interpreting age‑specific clinical data, and delivering care in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and job standards.
Interprets medical records and provider referrals and evaluates patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive‑communication, and feeding/swallowing disorders.
Develops individualized plans of care using evidence‑based interventions aligned with evaluation findings and functional goals.
Recommends next levels of care, directs support staff as applicable, and ensures quality outcomes, demonstrating knowledge of indications and contraindications for therapeutic interventions utilized.
Implements therapeutic interventions to address communication, cognitive‑communication, and feeding/swallowing impairments, adjusting treatment approaches based on patient performance and response while ensuring safe, effective care within defined scope of practice.
Establishes functional goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers and monitors outcomes to enhance communication, cognitive‑communication, and feeding/swallowing abilities.
Modifies treatment plans as appropriate and communicates progress and plans of care with providers, clinical staff, referral sources, and interdisciplinary teams, coordinating patient schedules across disciplines as needed.
Provides education to patients and caregivers based on assessed needs, preferences, and learning barriers, educating regarding diagnosis, progress toward goals, treatment interventions, and home programs.
Supports discharge planning by providing written instructions and recommendations to promote continued functional communication and safety.
Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with patients, caregivers, providers, staff, and external customers, responding to staff inquiries, promoting open communication, informing supervisors of issues and resolutions, and participating in patient care conferences and multidisciplinary meetings to support coordinated care.
Completes all required documentation including evaluations, progress notes, patient and caregiver education records, team conference documentation, discharge summaries, and billing charges.
Ensures documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with insurance guidelines, regulatory requirements, departmental policies, and established productivity standards.
Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly treatment environment, ensuring equipment is properly cleaned, stored, and maintained in good working condition.
Pursues ongoing professional growth through continuing education, departmental in‑services, and review of professional literature to maintain and enhance clinical competence.
Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes and service quality.
Identifies opportunities for quality and operational improvement, contributes to process development, manages assigned caseloads, and communicates coverage needs while assisting with coverage based on departmental and regional requirements.
Meets all requirements for Level 2 participation in the Enterprise Float Program and applicable Human Resources policies.
Demonstrates the ability to practice competently across assigned departments and/or locations and adapt to varying clinical and operational environments based on organizational needs.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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