Speech & Language Pathologist

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for the acute care setting. The role provides speech, language and dysphagia diagnostic and treatment services and maintains patient records with age-specific direct care as part of the Rehab Continuum.

Required credentials include a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist with CCC. Two years of clinical experience in Speech/Language Pathology are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

Responsibilities

• Administer speech, language and dysphagia diagnostic and treatment services.
• Provide age-specific direct patient care per department scope.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects and discuss results with patient and care team.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

The Speech Language Pathologist in the acute care setting is responsible for administering speech/language and dysphagia diagnostic and treatment services to patients and maintaining appropriate records. Position provides age specific direct patient care according to the department's scope of services and is responsible for observing and evaluating treatment effect and results and discuss them with the patient, family, team and management. The Speech/Language Pathologist may be required to cover other areas of the WakeMed Rehab Continuum as needed.

The Speech Language Pathologist in the acute care setting is responsible for administering speech/language and dysphagia diagnostic and treatment services to patients and maintaining appropriate records. Position provides age specific direct patient care according to the department's scope of services and is responsible for observing and evaluating treatment effect and results and discuss them with the patient, family, team and management. The Speech/Language Pathologist may be required to cover other areas of the WakeMed Rehab Continuum as needed.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist And Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Required

Education

Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology Required

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Speech/Language Pathology Preferred