Speech Therapist (SLP)- Acute and Outpatient

Advocate Health • Skaneateles, NY

5d • $38 - $57

About The Position

The Speech Therapist provides speech-language pathology services in acute hospital and outpatient rehabilitation settings. The position evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, develops individualized plans of care, monitors progress, and coordinates treatment and discharge planning with patients, families, physicians, and other stakeholders. Voice and VFSS experience are preferred, and weekend and holiday coverage may be needed by the department.

The therapist maintains required clinical documentation, billing, scheduling, statistics, and productivity standards; follows department, accreditation, insurance, safety, and infection-control policies; and maintains a clean, orderly treatment area. The role includes managing an assigned caseload, supporting quality improvement and continuing education, and potentially supervising non-licensed personnel and supporting clinical students.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week. A Master’s degree in Speech Pathology, applicable state licensure, and CCC-SLP are required. BLS for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 90 days unless the department leader determines it is not required. No prior work experience is required. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school, or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
• Speech Language Pathologist license issued by the state in which the teammate practices; if supporting multiple states, licensure in at least one supported state is required before hire.
• Must have CCC-SLP.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association, obtained within 90 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• Maintain continuing education requirements mandated by applicable state professional standards and annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
• Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Successfully complete competency assessments and requirements for patient care consistent with site standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care, including knowledge of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess and interpret patient data for age-specific needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and squat throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead, and lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand use, including simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine hand manipulation during massage and joint mobilization.
• Functional use of senses to allow effective communication.
• Ability to wear protective clothing as needed due to exposure to electrical and chemical hazards, blood, and body fluids.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• May be required to travel and may be exposed to road and weather hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Voice experience preferred.
• VFSS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician referrals and evaluate patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Establish and implement written, individualized plans of care using evaluation results, functional goals, and appropriate treatment techniques.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes, adjust treatment plans in response to patient progress, and provide status updates to physicians and teammates.
• Identify and address factors affecting patients’ physical and psychosocial comfort.
• Plan and complete patient discharge, including home programs, patient and family education, community referrals, transition planning, and equipment orders as appropriate.
• Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to support optimal patient care.
• Complete required documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries, in accordance with department policy and accreditation standards.
• Record patient care and progress; complete daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; apply insurance authorization and visit guidelines; and follow productivity, billing, and documentation standards and timelines.
• Clean and organize the treatment area and put away equipment after patient treatment.
• Perform manual techniques, patient positioning, and patient transport duties, using proper techniques; demonstrate appropriate use of available modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices.
• Follow safety and infection-control measures and participate in safety initiatives.
• Participate in performance improvement activities to address problems affecting patient outcomes and quality of care.
• Manage an assigned caseload, inform site leadership of coverage needs and availability, and assist with coverage according to department and regional needs.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education, department in-services, and professional literature.
• Orient new staff to clinical and department policies as requested and provide feedback on co-workers as requested.
• May supervise non-licensed personnel, delegate patients to assistive personnel, provide direction and treatment recommendations, and maintain responsibility for plans of care and goals.
• Support student clinical education by monitoring, observing, and directing at least one student per year unless students are unavailable.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on teammate circumstances.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time