Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Levine Children's Hospital Physical Therapy Charlotte

Clinic is open 730-600 Mon-Thurs and 730-400 on Friday. Hours depend on clinic need but will not exceed 40 hours per week.

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Atrium Health Levine Childrens Hospital Physical Therapy Charlotte offers comprehensive pediatric speechlanguage pathology services that provide individualized familycentered evaluation and treatment for children from infancy through adolescence. The SLP team addresses a wide range of communication speech language feeding and swallowing needs related to conditions such as autism Down syndrome stuttering brain injury cleft lip and palate and hearing loss. Working within an integrated pediatric specialty environment speechlanguage pathologists collaborate closely as part of an inter-disciplinary team to deliver coordinated developmentally appropriate care that supports each childs communication potential in a warm childfriendly setting

Provides a full range of differential diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients referred by a physician. Performs specialized tests and treatments as well as teaching procedures to the patient family and other health personnel.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. Minimum one year post Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) clinical experience two years preferred.

LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION: Current license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the applicable state Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. Candidate must have SLP-CCC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs comprehensive professional evaluation of patients of all ages referred for differential diagnosis of communicative or swallowing disorders. Selects and administers evaluation instruments that are appropriate for the patients age developmental level cognitive function and reason for referral.

2. Ensures patient and/or family education regarding communication or swallowing deficits and treatment options. Provides counseling to patient and extended family relative to recommendations and treatment options.

3. Plans and conducts treatment programs for patients with speech language voice and/or swallowing impairments. Develops individual short term and long-term treatment goals. Implements plans to achieve treatment goals modifying therapy strategies as necessary to maximize progress.

4. Provides and participates in in-service education and training of speech pathology interns and fellows medical students/residents and allied medical personnel. Prepares and presents formal lectures to physicians nurses educators and others on communication and/or swallowing disorders. Provides unique training for speech pathology graduate interns who are assigned to the department for clinical practicum training. Participates in in-service education programs to ensure proficiency and skills in current techniques for the evaluation and treatment of patients.

5. Continuously seeks to improve patient care services and evaluates opportunities to develop new services. Coordinates and prioritizes the patient caseload to ensure that all patient services are rendered efficiently to minimize delays in diagnosis or therapeutic intervention. Provides patient services in a manner which maximizes efficiency efficacy and quality without need for continuous supervision.

6. Evaluates options for augmentative/alternative communication and recommends and/or fits appropriate devices or prostheses to meet patient needs as applicable.

7. Ensures that age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

8. Ensures the ongoing assessment maintenance and continual improvement of staff competence related to age-specific needs of patients.

9. Adequate performance on financial/budget expectations. Meets productivity target consistently each year.

10. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills interpersonal relationships and team building.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Effective oral and written communication skills Contact with patients family members visitors coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances Ability to work with infant pediatric adolescent adult and older adult patients Possesses a strong clinical interest and maintains versatility creativity and adaptability Independent performance of clinical skills decision-making and daily scheduling

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean well lit and comfortable climate Subject to many interruptions Occasionally subject to irregular hours Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Handles absentee replacement on short notice Moderate risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens Exposure to hazardous substances patient care environment infectious diseases body fluids

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting carrying pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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