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Per Diem Speech/Language Pathologist
UNC Health, Smithfield, North Carolina, United States, 27577
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Summary Provides evidence‑based, independent and highly skilled patient care consistent with professional standards and UNC Health Care’s vision of leading, teaching and caring. The Speech Pathologist I is expected to have involvement in the areas of continuing education, departmental and community activities, outreach education and role of preceptor to students.
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 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.
Outreach/Community Involvement – Serves as resource to North Carolina government departments and statewide health professionals in specialty areas. Presents at local (university/hospital) or state level, participates in community health screening and events. Participates in the development of new clinical programs to meet emerging needs in conjunction with the clinical specialist and/or department director.
Participation – Contributes to quality of clinical services through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and in‑services.
Quality – Maintains 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 Education Requirements
Graduation from an accredited Speech‑Language Pathology program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Speech‑Language Pathology certification by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA). Licensed as a Speech‑Language Pathologist by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech‑Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Professional Experience Requirements
One (1) year of experience in the field of Speech Pathology.
Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Johnston Health Organization Unit: Speech and Audiology Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 Salary Range: $33.04 – $47.50 per hour (Hiring Range) Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes 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. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Per Diem Speech/Language Pathologist
role at
UNC Health
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.
Summary Provides evidence‑based, independent and highly skilled patient care consistent with professional standards and UNC Health Care’s vision of leading, teaching and caring. The Speech Pathologist I is expected to have involvement in the areas of continuing education, departmental and community activities, outreach education and role of preceptor to students.
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 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.
Outreach/Community Involvement – Serves as resource to North Carolina government departments and statewide health professionals in specialty areas. Presents at local (university/hospital) or state level, participates in community health screening and events. Participates in the development of new clinical programs to meet emerging needs in conjunction with the clinical specialist and/or department director.
Participation – Contributes to quality of clinical services through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and in‑services.
Quality – Maintains 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 Education Requirements
Graduation from an accredited Speech‑Language Pathology program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Speech‑Language Pathology certification by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA). Licensed as a Speech‑Language Pathologist by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech‑Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Professional Experience Requirements
One (1) year of experience in the field of Speech Pathology.
Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Johnston Health Organization Unit: Speech and Audiology Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 Salary Range: $33.04 – $47.50 per hour (Hiring Range) Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes 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. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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