Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist – Atrium Health Outpatient At Home Therapy, Charlotte

Department: 05602 GCMG Carolinas Rehab: Outpatient at Home - Outpatient Rehabilitation Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This therapist will provide speech-language pathology services for pediatric patients in the patient's home in the greater Charlotte area. Caseload will include birth - 18 years of age. Preference for a background in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. Pay Range: $33.05 - $49.60 Atrium Health Outpatient at Home Rehabilitation Services delivers outpatient-level physical, occupational, and speech therapy directly in patients' homes, combining the convenience of home-based care with the expertise of an outpatient rehabilitation program. Therapists provide individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, function, communication, and overall quality of life while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to help patients achieve their goals in their everyday environment. ​ This therapist will provide speech-language pathology services for pediatric patients in the patient's home in the greater Charlotte area. Caseload will include birth - 18 years of age. Preference for a background in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. This position is not eligible for a clinical fellowship. Ideal for clinicians who value autonomy, relationship-based care, clinical excellence, innovation, and expanding access to high-quality speech-language pathology services within the community. This therapist will provide speech-language pathology services for pediatric patients in the patient's home in Harrisburg/ Concord areas. Caseload will include birth-18 years of age. Preference for a background in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. Deliver high-quality, one-on-one outpatient speech-language pathology services in patients’ homes, helping improve communication, cognition, swallowing function, and overall quality of life. Provide the same evidence-based outpatient speech therapy services traditionally offered in a clinic while eliminating barriers related to transportation, access, and convenience. Perform comprehensive speech-language and cognitive-communication evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement interventions tailored to each patient’s unique goals and functional needs. Collaborate closely with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to support optimal outcomes in communication, cognitive function, swallowing safety, and patient independence. Utilize technology and flexible scheduling to effectively manage a caseload across a defined geographic area while maintaining exceptional patient outcomes, engagement, and satisfaction. Join an innovative care model that combines the clinical excellence of outpatient rehabilitation with the convenience and comfort of speech therapy services delivered where patients live. Job Description: Provides patient evaluation and care planning for speech-language pathology. Delivers patient care appropriate to age specific and other population needs. Provides clinical leadership. Essential Functions 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. Acts as patient advocate; treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care in a safe and timely manner. 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. Identifies the normal course of illness in assigned patient population recognizing and intervening appropriately when deviations occur. Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care. Provides clinical leadership and mentoring. 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. 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. Education, Experience and Certifications Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required. applicable state license for Speech Language Pathology required. BLS required per policy guidelines. 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