Speech/Language Pathologist (Per Diem)

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 72,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a per diem, onsite role. You will perform diagnostic and rehabilitative speech, voice and dysphagia services, lead program planning, and educate patients, families, and trainees.

The position involves supervising graduate students/fellows, developing innovative care programs, and maintaining thorough patient records. Day shifts with an 8-hour standard schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
• One year of relevant experience or completion of a one-year clinical fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes results of diagnostic/therapeutic tests to set patient goals or adjust treatment.
• Selects and applies current techniques for speech/language/swallow rehabilitation.
• Provides counseling to patients/families and shares updates in team meetings.
• Supervises graduate students and clinical fellows and educates health professionals in the specialty.
• Develops or contributes to innovative programs to enhance patient care and serves as a resource consultant.
• Maintains valid records of procedures, progress, and recommendations.
• Provides clinical speech-language pathology services—assessment and planning.

Skills

Diagnostic testing

Clinical evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

SLP degree

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary

Performs diagnostic and rehabilitative speech/language voice and/or dysphagia services, program planning, patient and family education, and training of students and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes results of diagnostic and/or therapeutic testing to establish patient goals and/or modify subsequent treatment programs.
• Selects and applies current and advanced techniques to provide quality and efficient speech/language/swallow rehabilitation services.
• Provides counseling and/or feedback to patients and/or family members regarding patient's care through team meetings and/or direct contact.
• Supervises graduate speech/language pathology students and/or clinical fellows and educates health professionals in area of specialty.
• Develops or contributes to innovative programs to enhance patient care. Serves as resource consultant to other clinicians in respective specialty area.
• Maintains valid and reliable records of patient procedures, progress and/or recommendations.
• Provides clinical speech-language pathology services--assessment and planning.

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

Professional Experience Requirements

• One (1) year of relevant experience or completion of a one (1) year clinical fellowship.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Administers complex diagnostic tests and evaluations of speech, language and swallow disorders.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Speech Therapy Rehab HBO

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Flat Rate $52.02/hr

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.