Staff Speech-Language Pathologist

UNC REX Healthcare; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne UNC Health Care in Wayne, NC, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. The role includes documentation, patient and family counseling, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Onsite, day shift, 40 hours per week, with opportunities for teaching and supervision within the Speech Language Pathology unit.

New graduates will be considered. NC licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contemporary and evidence-based Speech Language Pathology practices
• Ability to interpret clinician prescriptions and referrals
• Ability to motivate, educate and encourage patients
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Proficient with MS Office and Epic EMR software with the ability to learn new software rapidly

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical history and information from patients, caregivers and other professionals
• Performs evaluations and plans a treatment plan with measurable goals
• Completes documentation to meet regulatory requirements
• Maintains accurate charges and schedules
• Provides services and supervision for Rehab Services Technicians
• Provides clinical instruction to students and in-service training to teammates
• Participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and compassionate patient care

Skills

Knowledge of Speech Language Pathology

Clinical communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Epic EMR proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited curriculum in Speech and Language Pathology

Tools

MS Office

Epic EMR

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary: Responsible for planning and implementation of Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment services. Evaluates communication disorders and administers therapy treatments for patient problems associated with hearing, speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Maintains records, monitors progress, and counsels patients and their family members. Participates in multidisciplinary consultations.

Responsibilities

1. Reviews medical history as well as information from patients, caregivers and other professionals.
2. Performs evaluations that meet all regulatory standards and plans an appropriate treatment plan with objective and measurable goals.
3. Completes documentation pertaining to evaluation and treatment to meet regulatory requirements including interventions provided in combination with patient response.
4. Documents accurate charges on all patients on a timely basis.
5. Initiates appropriate schedule changes on a timely basis.
6. Provides services effectively and efficiently to minimize backups in patient flow.
7. Re-evaluates patients as appropriate. Implements new treatment plans and goals as necessary.
8. Expresses compassion, understanding, and empathy at all times.
9. Provides in-service training to teammates as needed or directed.
10. Provides clinical instruction to students.
11. Provides supervision for Rehab Services Technicians. Serves as a resource and role model.
12. Delegates activities appropriately and effectively.
13. Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements as applicable.
14. Actively participates in staff meetings and on committees as requested.
15. Participates in performance improvement activities.
16. Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, establishes high standards of customer service and patient care, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remains calm when under pressure, and offers reasonable solutions for problems. Relates to patients in a compassionate and sincere manner.
17. Demonstrates appropriate interaction with and provides recommended care and services to all patients. Exhibits knowledge and basic understanding regarding the needs of neonatal, adolescent, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, and the cultural needs of all patients.
18. Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely and consistently uses PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.

Other information

Education

Graduate of an accredited curriculum in Speech and Language Pathology.

Licensure / Certification

N. C. State Licensure or eligible.

Experience

New graduates will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of contemporary and evidence-based Speech Language Pathology practices and treatment.
• Ability to interpret clinician prescriptions and referrals.
• Ability to motivate, educate and encourage patients.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient with MS Office and Epic\EMR software with the ability to learn new software rapidly.

Valid NC Driver’s License: No

If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

01.7550.REH-578.CLINICAL

Job Details

Legal Employer: Wayne Health

Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Speech Language Pathology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: WAYNE MED

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.