Speech Language Pathologist, Voice

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•$36 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates patients of all ages who are referred for diagnosis of communication or swallowing disorders. The position selects and administers evaluations appropriate to each patient’s age, developmental level, cognitive function, and reason for referral; educates and counsels patients and families about deficits, recommendations, and treatment options; and plans and delivers individualized treatment for speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing impairments. The clinician develops short- and long-term goals and adjusts therapy strategies to support progress. The role also supports education and training for speech pathology interns and fellows, medical students and residents, and allied medical personnel. It contributes to lectures and in-service education, maintains proficiency in current evaluation and treatment techniques, and provides clinical practicum training for graduate interns. The Speech Language Pathologist coordinates caseloads and patient services, seeks opportunities to improve care and develop services, and works to provide efficient, effective, high-quality care. The role may evaluate and recommend or fit augmentative and alternative communication devices or prostheses when appropriate, and ensures age-appropriate care and ongoing staff competence related to age-specific patient needs. The position is expected to meet productivity and financial/budget expectations and promote a cooperative work environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Minimum of one year of clinical experience after the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
Current Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the applicable state Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP-CCC) issued by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience after the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients of all ages referred for differential diagnosis of communication or swallowing disorders.
Select and administer evaluation instruments appropriate to the patient’s age, developmental level, cognitive function, and reason for referral.
Educate patients and families about communication or swallowing deficits and treatment options, and counsel them regarding recommendations and care options.
Plan and conduct treatment programs for speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing impairments; develop short- and long-term goals and modify therapy strategies as needed.
Provide and participate in in-service education and training for speech pathology interns and fellows, medical students and residents, and allied medical personnel.
Prepare and present lectures to physicians, nurses, educators, and others on communication and/or swallowing disorders.
Provide clinical practicum training for speech pathology graduate interns and participate in in-service education to maintain proficiency in current techniques.
Seek opportunities to improve patient care and develop new services; coordinate and prioritize caseloads to deliver services efficiently and minimize delays.
Provide patient services efficiently and effectively, without the need for continuous supervision.
Evaluate augmentative and alternative communication options and recommend and/or fit devices or prostheses when applicable.
Provide age- and developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines.
Support ongoing assessment, maintenance, and improvement of staff competence related to patients’ age-specific needs.
Meet financial and budget expectations and consistently meet annual productivity targets.
Promote a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.