Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient, Adult population, Carolinas Rehab University City, PRN

Department : 37640 Carolinas Rehabilitation: Charlotte - Outpatient Rehabilitation: University Med Park Position : Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient, Carolinas Rehab University City, PRN Status : Part time Hours per week : 0 (Weekdays. Recurring Wednesday and Friday afternoon needs. Flexibility for PTO coverage with advance notice.) Job Summary 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. Essential Functions 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. Physical Requirements 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. PPE such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required. Work is in a fast‑paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors. Education, Experience and Certifications Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required. NC license for Speech Language Pathology required. BLS required per policy guidelines. Benefits Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, Short‑and Long‑Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; 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. Eligibility depends on FTE or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atrium Health