Speech/Language Pathologist - Home Health

Job Description

Description

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Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist shall demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible team environment.

This candidate will also work closely with an experienced group of physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and nurses as part of our homecare team. Excellent time management, communication, flexibility, and organizational skills are required in this environment. Hours and days are variable. This position has the potential to expand into a full-time position.

Performs diagnostic and rehabilitative speech/language voice and/or dysphagia services, program planning, patient and family education.

Responsibilities:
1. Administers complex diagnostic tests and evaluations of speech, language and swallow disorders.
2. Analyzes results of diagnostic and/or therapeutic testing to establish patient goals and/or modify subsequent treatment programs.
3. Develops or contributes to innovative programs to enhance patient care. Serves as resource consultant to other clinicians in respective specialty area.
4. Maintains valid and reliable records of patient procedures, progress and/or recommendations.
5. Provides clinical speech-language pathology services--assessment and planning
6. Provides counseling and/or feedback to patients and/or family members regarding patient's care through team meetings and/or direct contact.
7. Selects and applies current and advanced techniques to provide quality and efficient speech/language/swallow rehabilitation services.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Graduation from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Two (2) years of post licensure experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Home Health -

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 24.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $34.65 - $43.31 per hour (minimum to midpoint)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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