Speech Pathologist - Harris

LifePoint Health; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established healthcare provider in a picturesque location as a Speech Language Pathologist. In this fulfilling role, you will play a crucial part in helping patients recover their speech and cognitive abilities, working collaboratively with a dedicated team. You'll enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers competitive benefits, including health plans and tuition reimbursement. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of North Carolina's mountains and outdoor activities. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) Benefits

401K Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Education and Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Current NC licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist is required.
• Graduate of a Master’s level program in Speech Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Decisive Judgment

Ability to Work with Minimal Supervision

Stress Management

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Description - Speech Pathologist - Harris (7463-12810)

Speech Pathologist - Harris - 7463-12810

$15,000 sign on bonus for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists. A 2-year commitment period is required. The Bonus payout occurs over the 2-year period.

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

Where We Are:
Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region.

Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
· And much more…

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP you will:

1. Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
2. Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
3. Document patient care in accordance with Lifepoint, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
4. Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
5. Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
6. Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services.
7. Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Licenses: Current NC licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Minimum Education: Graduate of Master’s level program in Speech Language Pathology.

Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physically, the SLP is required to assist in moving and lifting patients; to push/pull heavy objects (e.g. wheelchairs or stretchers); to stay on his/her feet for long periods; to bend and stoop; and to reach above shoulder height. Patients may vary in size from as little as 80 pounds to as large as 400 pounds and may be totally dependent in all aspects of daily living or relatively independent.

EEOC Statement
“Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Primary Location

NC-Sylva

Schedule

Full-time

Work Schedule Day shift, 7-10 hr/shift, weekdays only