Speech Language Pathologist - Atrium Health Pineville Rehab Hospital, PRN Weekends

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Atrium Health Pineville Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation services for adults recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries, and other complex medical diagnoses. As part of a collaborative team of physiatrists, nurses, therapists, and rehabilitation specialists, the Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats communication, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders to help patients maximize independence and achieve their highest level of function. The rehabilitation team is committed to delivering patient-centered care focused on recovery, functional outcomes, and a safe transition back to the community.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology program required.
• Applicable state license for Speech Language Pathology required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Speech Language Pathology, upon referral by a physician.
• Plans and conducts SLP to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence.
• Directs and supervises activities of rehab technicians, speech-language pathology students and volunteers involved in administering care to patients and assists with orienting new and rotating staff.
• Evaluates patients and establishes appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education as warranted by the patient's diagnosis and condition.
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive devices.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
• Re-evaluates patients as needed, modifying goals and treatment as patient's status changes.
• Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates patient's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning and recommends solutions to patient care problems.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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