Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Old Farm, NC is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessment and treatment for speech disorders. This role involves collaboration with other healthcare professionals, mentoring students, and ensuring exceptional patient care. Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and a valid NC license. Excellent opportunities for professional development and mentorship are provided. This position is Per Diem with standard hours of 8 per week and an onsite work assignment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited School of Speech Language Pathology.
• Current NC Board license in Speech Language Pathology.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care assessment and treatment.
• Conducts speech, language, and hearing screenings.
• Collaborates with treatment team for quality care.
• Develops individual treatment plans.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Speech and language evaluation

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

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

• The Speech‑Language Pathologist provides patient care assessment and treatment. Responsible for mentoring Students and other Rehab Services personnel as assigned. Collaborates with other healthcare team members and physicians in a multi‑disciplinary fashion to deliver the highest quality of care. Participates in CQI activities. Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

1. Provides patient care assessment and treatment.
   • Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorder.
   • Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings.
   • Administer hearing or speech and language examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
   • Evaluate patient's physical and mental abilities and analyze data to determine realistic rehabilitation plan of care.
   • Review physician’s referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and treatment required.
   • Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart.
   • Educate patients in techniques for more effective communication including voice improvement.
   • Develop individual activities and programs to identify and improve behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
   • Implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
   • Prepare a wide variety of written materials (e.g. IEP reports/evaluations).
   • Maintain patient records confidentially.
   • Manage equipment and materials, including assistive technology utilized in treatments.
   • Document and identify progress and plans for reevaluation.
   • Evaluate effects of treatment and adjust treatment to maximize benefit.
   • Facilitate social adjustment and prevent physical or mental disability.
   • Evaluate patients in a comprehensive age‑appropriate manner, setting quantifiable and realistic goals.
   • Utilize judgment and skills in implementing treatment plans.
   • Communicate with physicians timely and keep documentation up to date.
   • Ensure safe patient handling techniques and/or equipment during patient transfer.
   • Submit reports in a timely manner.
   • Maintain current files for use by personnel appropriately.
   • Use appropriate screening instruments.
   • Use and maintain facilities, materials, and equipment in an optimal manner.
   • Choose appropriate therapeutic procedures, materials, and approaches to meet the needs, age, cultural differences, and interests of patient.
   • Perform hearing screenings in a timely manner.
2. Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service.
   • Sets example.
   • Takes initiative to resolve client concerns or ensures appropriate party resolves the concerns.
   • Instructs patient, educational personnel, and family to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as health maintenance.
   • Educate patient and family in treatment and about topics such as communication techniques and strategies to cope with or avoid personal misunderstandings.
   • Train caregivers and patient on how to provide for patient needs.
3. Teamwork.
   • Plan, coordinate, and provide training to family, patient, medical professionals.
   • Provide clinical educational opportunities for students and team members.
   • Assist peers and other team members with workload as needed.
   • Consult with rehabilitation team to select activity programs and coordinate treatment.
   • Evaluate effectiveness of personnel assigned to the speech‑language pathologist.
   • Answer staff questions, communicate hospital and departmental positions and information.
   • Oversee multi‑disciplinary clinical care.
   • Orient new employees.
   • Assist the Manager of Therapy Services in the performance development of team members.
   • Mentor students and other rehab services personnel as assigned.
   • Confer with patient, medical practitioners, and appropriate others to plan, implement, and assess the intervention program.
   • Present and explain data to the IEP team as requested.
4. Development.
   • Participate in CQI activities.
   • Maintain clinical competencies.
   • Seek opportunities for professional growth.
   • Maintain proficiency in language pathology techniques.
   • Participate in continuing education for professional development to ensure techniques are consistent with best practice.
   • Arrange provision of education, and training for new equipment and procedures.
   • Build positive relationships with physicians, other healthcare team members and the community.
   • Proactively share clinical expertise.
   • Takes personal initiative to grow and develop professionally.
   • Implement knowledge gained from continuing education activities efficiently.

Other Information

• Education
  • Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited School of Speech Language Pathology.
• Experience
  • None
• Licensure/Registration/Certification
  • Current NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist temporary or permanent license in Speech Language Pathology. Clinical Fellowship Year or Certification of Clinical Competency from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Speech Therapy

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

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.