Speech Pathologist

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rocky Mount is seeking a qualified Speech Pathologist to administer diagnostic tests and provide rehabilitative services for communication and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate should hold a Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and a current license to practice in North Carolina. Responsibilities include teaching graduate students and analyzing patient care data. This position is per diem with a schedule focused on day shifts, contributing to enhancing community health standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license or temporary non-renewable license to practice as a Speech Pathologist in NC.
• Valid NC Driver's License required.
• New graduates with required credentials are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Administer diagnostic tests and evaluations for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Teach and supervise graduate Speech/Language Pathology students.
• Analyze diagnostic results to establish patient goals and modify treatment programs.
• Provide rehabilitative services for patients with communication impairments.
• Participate in departmental meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Diagnostic Testing

Education

Quality Improvement

Communication

Implementation of Rehabilitative Services

Education

Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (preferred)

Job 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. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state‑of‑the‑art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

A specialist in delays or disorders in communication including: articulation/phonology, language, voice, stuttering and swallowing. Performs assessments and provides individualized habilitative or rehabilitative services for organic and functional communication disorders, and for swallowing disorders, through direct and/or indirect intervention techniques.

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/or 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. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs.
• 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.

Other Information

• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Current license or temporary non‑renewable 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.
• New graduates with required credentials are eligible to apply.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence approved by the Clinical Certification Board of the American Speech and Hearing Association or are currently pursuing certification upon completion of clinical fellowship year preferred.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
• Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
• Organization Unit: BTAR Therapy Services
• Work Type: Per Diem
• Standard Hours Per Week: 4.0
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: NASH HC
• 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.