Speech/Language Pathologist

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. You will evaluate and treat patients with various communication and swallowing disorders, while also providing clinical instruction and participating in departmental training.

The ideal candidate must have a Speech‑Language Pathology certification and a passion for improving patient care through evidence-based practices. This role provides an opportunity to work collaboratively within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Speech‑Language Pathology certification by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Licensed as a Speech‑Language Pathologist by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech‑Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
• BLS within 3 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Complete documentation, billing, and statistics per team guidelines.
• Administer evaluations and diagnostic testing, establish a care plan.
• Provide clinical teaching for students and staff.
• Assist in planning and coordinating clinical programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Interprofessional skills

Physical stamina

High-level problem solving

Education

Graduation from an accredited Speech‑Language Pathology program

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

UNC Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist with a strong background in acute care. Experience performing FEES and MBS is preferred. The Speech Language Pathologist will provide evidence‑based evaluation, treatment interventions, and educational instruction to patients and caregivers with various diagnoses and impairments affecting communication, swallowing, cognition and other disorders. The clinician provides student shadowing, clinical instruction, and participates in departmental and community continuing education and outreach.

Responsibilities

1. Completes speech language pathologist documentation, billing, and statistics per team guidelines. Manage daily caseload with efficiency and efficacy. Meets productivity standards per team guidelines.
2. Administers basic evaluation and diagnostic testing and analysis, establishes a plan of care that consists of current and advanced techniques and subsequent modification to accomplish patient goals; communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
3. Provides clinical precepting and teaching for graduate students, staff, and clinical fellows under the guidance of the clinical specialist or other subject matter experts.
4. Assists in the planning and coordinating of innovative clinical programs in collaboration with the clinical specialist, supervisor, or manager. Participates in continuous improvement in clinical services by attending and participating in departmental meetings and in‑services.

Other Information

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Speech‑Language Pathology program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Speech‑Language Pathology certification by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Licensed as a Speech‑Language Pathologist by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech‑Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
• BLS within 3 months of hire date.

Professional Experience Requirements

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Exhibits effective communication and interprofessional skills; requires physical stamina and repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, and squatting during patient interventions while supporting one's weight; can engage in high‑level problem solving to ensure patient safety during mobilization.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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