Speech Pathologist

Mission Health; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Highlands, NC, is seeking a dedicated Speech Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and be licensed in North Carolina. Responsibilities include evaluating patient abilities, creating individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. New graduates are welcome to apply, and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field is required.
• Current North Carolina license to practice Speech Therapy is mandatory.
• No prior experience required – new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop a care plan to improve condition/function.
• Use structured assessments to evaluate communication and swallowing abilities.
• Document evaluations and communicate progress to patients and families.

Skills

Evaluating communication abilities

Documenting evaluations accurately

Collaborating with healthcare teams

Education

Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Speech Pathologist? At Eckerd Living Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Speech Pathologist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Role Summary

Evaluates patients, develops care plan to treat patients, uses procedures and techniques to change condition/function consistent with the rehabilitation diagnosis and prognosis, supervises and coordinates therapeutic care and communicates evaluation results to patients, families and appropriate staff. Teaches and mentors other staff and participates in the management of resources for patient care and organizational improvement. May provide services off‑site within the scope of the job description as needed by the department.

Your role will include

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation.
• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress.
• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress.
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions.

What qualifications you will need

• Required Education: Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology, or Communication Disorders, or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• Preferred Education: None.
• Required License: Current North Carolina license to practice Speech Therapy, ASHA certification.
• Preferred License: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) or CFY.
• Required Experience: None required – new graduate eligible.
• Preferred Experience: Clinical affiliations having a wide variety of acute care procedures, especially videofluorgraphic swallow evaluations and non‑instrumental swallow evaluations. Experience with cognitive and language disorders, motor‑speech disorders, dysphagia treatment, especially with neurology, cardiopulmonary, head/neck cancer, traumatic brain injury, and tracheostomy and ventilation management.

Highlands‑Cashiers Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a community hospital serving Macon, Jackson and the surrounding counties. Located on Highway 64 between the towns of Highlands and Cashiers, the hospital offers 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient care, rehabilitation, as well as long‑term care through Eckerd Living Center. Highlands‑Cashiers Hospital has 24 beds for acute care services and 80 beds in the Eckerd Living Center. Ambulatory services are also available, including therapy services and primary care practices serving both Highlands and Cashiers.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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