Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care & Inpatient Rehab, Greater Charlotte Float Therapy

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time Speech Language Pathologist position serves patients across the age spectrum in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings within the Greater Charlotte area. The role involves evaluating patients, developing individualized care plans, and implementing treatment interventions to restore function and promote independence. The position also requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and caregivers to ensure coordinated care. As a float pool therapist, the individual will demonstrate the ability to practice competently across assigned departments and adapt to varying clinical and operational environments.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred or educational requirements commensurate with date of graduation.
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
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
Ability to lift: Up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, Up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead
Carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for reasonable distances
Ability to push/pull up to 30 lbs. of force
Ability to assist with patient transfers using a second person or appropriate equipment
Repetitive hand use for grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation
Functional sensory abilities for effective communication and demonstration of activities
Exposure to blood, body fluids, electrical, and chemical hazards; ability to wear PPE as required
May require travel
Primarily indoor work environment with occasional outdoor exposure
Operates equipment necessary to perform job duties

Nice To Haves

Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution required.

Responsibilities

Provides direct speech-language pathology services to patients across the age spectrum.
Evaluates patients, interprets assessments, and establishes individualized plans of care.
Implements appropriate treatment interventions within scope of practice to restore function, prevent disability, and promote maximum independence.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and caregivers to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
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.
Implements therapeutic interventions to address communication, cognitive-communication, and feeding/swallowing impairments.
Adjusts 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.
Provides education to patients and caregivers regarding diagnosis, progress toward goals, treatment interventions, and home programs.
Supports discharge planning by providing written instructions and recommendations.
Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with patients, caregivers, providers, staff, and external customers.
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.
Ensures 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.
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

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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