Speech-Language Pathologist: Transforming Community Care

UNC Health Care; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for per diem assignments. The role involves evaluating and treating communication and swallowing disorders, with opportunities to supervise students and develop programs.

The position requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, NC licensure, and a license to practice; CCC-SLP is preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply, and a valid NC driver's license is needed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Current license or temporary non-renewable NC license to practice as a Speech Pathologist approved by the NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Valid NC Driver's License.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence approved by the ASHA or currently pursuing certification upon completion of clinical fellowship year preferred.
• New graduates with required credentials are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Testing - Administers basic & complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in the area of speech language pathology for the treatment of communication and swallowing disorders and related impairments.
• Education - Teach & supervise graduate Speech/Language Pathology students and/or clinical fellows. Develops or contributes to innovative programs to enhance patient care. Serves as resource consultant to other clinicians in respective specialty area.
• Evaluation of Care - Analyzes results of diagnostic and/or therapeutic testing to establish patient goals and modify subsequent treatment programs. Identifies expected patient outcomes. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
• Implementation - Selects and applies current and advanced techniques to provide quality and efficient rehabilitative services. Provides habilitation/rehabilitation and maintenance of persons with communication, cognitive, and related impairments.
• Participation - Contributes to quality of clinical services through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and in-services.
• Quality - Contributes to quality of clinical services through maintenance of valid & reliable records of patient procedures & progress. Participates in quality improvement initiatives with the clinical specialist and other healthcare professionals. Participates in continuous quality improvement efforts in conjunction with the department director.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Job description

Nash UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for per diem assignments. The role involves evaluating and treating communication and swallowing disorders, with opportunities to supervise students and develop programs.

The position requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, NC licensure, and a license to practice; CCC-SLP is preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply, and a valid NC driver's license is needed.