Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient, Atrium Health Physical Therapy Cabarrus

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Concord, NC

83d • Onsite

About The Position

Atrium Health Physical Therapy – Cabarrus is an outpatient rehabilitation clinic providing patient-centered care across a diverse adult population. The team delivers evidence-based therapy services in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on functional outcomes and continuity of care. Speech-Language Pathologists work closely with physical and occupational therapists, as well as referring providers, to support patients with communication, cognition, and swallowing needs in a dynamic outpatient setting.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• applicable state license for Speech Language Pathology required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides pediatric and adult outpatient evaluation and care planning for speech-language pathology.
• Delivers patient care appropriate to age specific and other population needs.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Assesses and documents patient's medical, mental and emotional needs at admission and on an on-going basis.
• Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, to include discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
• Acts as patient advocate; treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care in a safe and timely manner.
• Demonstrates clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care activities; evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions, identifies and prioritizes patient/family strengths, needs and priorities.
• Identifies the normal course of illness in assigned patient population recognizing and intervening appropriately when deviations occur.
• Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.
• Provides clinical leadership and mentoring.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level