Speech Pathologist - Acute Care

Job Requirements

Spartanburg Medical Center Church Street campus (SMC-CS) is a division of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. SMC-CS is ranked #2 in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report in 2020-21. SMC-CS is also a Primary Stroke Center and an American College of Surgeons (ACS)-verified Level I Trauma Center.

Our dynamic rehabilitation team consists of PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, and SLPs who work collaboratively to provide innovative patient care in our 500 bed acute care hospital. Our patient population includes, but is not limited to, neurologic, cardiac, critical care, general medical, general surgical, pulmonary, and oncology diagnoses.

The ideal candidate has acute care experience and adopts and demonstrates our system's core values of accountability, compassion, collaboration, integrity, respect, and stewardship. Experience in VFSS and/or FEES is desired. After hire, training in VFSS and FEES is required. We are looking for highly qualified and motivated therapists to join our team in providing excellent patient care that aligns with our mission and vision.

Weekends and holidays are required in this position.

Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients by referral. He/she plans treatment programs and performs therapy to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize the potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery. He/she performs re-evaluations and supervisory visits per state practice act. He/she appropriately modifies treatment plans and procedures and uses appropriate communication techniques to achieve optimal results. He/she may supervise Rehab Techs and students. He/she participates in community presentations, staff education, and other departmental activities as requested by the supervisor, manager or director.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• MS/MA in Speech Language-Pathology

License/Registration/Certifications

• CPR-AHA BLS
• SC SLP License/ Certificate of Clinical Competence or CFY

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Experience

• One to five (1-5) years clinical experience

Core Job Responsibilities

• Adheres to all Standards of Behavior.
• Performs appropriate assessment and reassessment procedures based on accepted practice standards.
• Provides therapy according to treatment plan.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation and billing according to practice standards.
• Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Delegates to and supervises support staff.
• Utilizes non-patient care time to assist others, enhance professional growth, and participate in program development.
• Attends departmental and hospital committees and meetings.
• Completes other duties as assigned.