Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient, Atrium Health University, Full-time

n Atrium Health University Outpatient Therapy Services offers comprehensive, patient-centered rehabilitation through a collaborative team of speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals. The speech therapy program specializes in the evaluation and treatment of adult swallowing, voice, speech, and language disorders, serving patients with neurological conditions, head and neck cancer, injury, and other complex medical diagnoses. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, Speech-Language Pathologists partner with physicians and therapy colleagues to deliver evidence-based care that improves communication, enhances swallowing safety, and supports patients in achieving their highest level of function and quality of life.n

n This position is not eligible for a clinical fellowship.n

n Tn n his is a full-time role for our adult's location at University City outpatient. Candidates will be ideally experienced with medical outpatient management of swallowing, voice, speech, and language disorders.n n PD certification such as SPEAK OUT! preferred.n

n Job Description:n

n Provides patient evaluation and care planning for speech-language pathology. Delivers patient care appropriate to age specific and other population needs. Provides clinical leadership.n

n Essential Functionsn

• n 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.n
• n Acts as patient advocate; treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care in a safe and timely manner.n
• n 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.n
• n Identifies the normal course of illness in assigned patient population recognizing and intervening appropriately when deviations occur.n
• n Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.n
• n Provides clinical leadership and mentoring.n

n Physical Requirementsn
n 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. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.n

n Education, Experience and Certificationsn

n Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required. applicable state license for Speech Language Pathology required. BLS required per policy guidelines.n