Speech Language Pathologist, PRN, Outpatient

American Addiction Centers • High Point, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs comprehensive professional evaluations of patients of all assigned ages referred for differential diagnosis of communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders. The Speech Language Pathologist follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, ensures patient and/or caregiver education regarding communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders, and serves as a speech pathology consultant to educational, medical, and other professional services. They also provide and participate in in-service education and training of speech pathology interns and fellows, medical students/residents, and allied medical personnel. The role involves continuously seeking to maintain or improve patient care services and evaluating opportunities to develop new services. Additionally, the Speech Language Pathologist evaluates options for augmentative/alternative communication and recommends and/or fits appropriate devices or prostheses to meet patient needs, as applicable. They ensure age/development appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served, and adequate performance on financial/budget and inpatient care expectations. The role adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by applicable state Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists (or temporary license for employee in Clinical Fellowship Year).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (unless in Clinical Fellowship Year).
• Current certification from American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR and AED.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive professional evaluations of patients of all assigned ages referred for differential diagnosis of communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures patient and/or caregiver education regarding communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders.
• Serves as speech pathology consultant to educational, medical, and other professional services.
• Provides and participates in in-service education and training of speech pathology interns and fellows, medical students/residents, and allied medical personnel.
• Continuously seeks to maintain or improve patient care services and evaluates opportunities to develop new services.
• Evaluates options for augmentative/alternative communication and recommends and/or fits appropriate devices or prostheses to meet patient needs, as applicable.
• Ensures age/development appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
• Adequate performance on financial/budget and inpatient care expectations.
• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level