Speech Language Pathologist - Levine Cancer Institute, Morehead and Pineville, Full-time
About The Position
Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute (LCI) is a nationally recognized leader in comprehensive cancer care, serving the Charlotte region through locations including Morehead and Pineville. These campuses provide coordinated medical, radiation and surgical oncology alongside integrated supportive oncology and rehabilitation services. Speech‑Language Pathologists (SLP) are integral to the care of patients with head and neck cancer, addressing speech, voice and swallowing impairments related to cancer and its treatment. SLPs collaborate closely with oncologists, surgeons, nursing and rehabilitation teams to deliver evidence‑based care and communication management across the continuum of care, with a strong focus on function, safety and quality of life. FEES and MBS experience/training preferred. This position is not eligible for a clinical fellowship. Job Description: Provides patient evaluation and care planning for speech-language pathology. Delivers patient care appropriate to age specific and other population needs. Provides clinical leadership.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
- applicable state license for Speech Language Pathology required.
- BLS required per policy guidelines.
- Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication.
- Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
- Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties.
- Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day.
- Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.
- Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.
- Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.
- Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Nice To Haves
- FEES and MBS experience/training preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
