Speech-Language Pathologist

Description

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Summary:

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides patient care assessment and treatment. Responsible for mentoring Students and other Rehab Services personnel as assigned. Collaborates with other healthcare team members and physicians in a multi-disciplinary fashion to deliver the highest quality of care. Participates in CQI activities. Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

Patients and families: Provide patient assessment, care, and information. Address concerns and complaints. Project a positive image of the department and hospital. Physicians and other healthcare team members: Promote coordination of care. Address concerns and complaints. Community and Business: Provide education. Promote department and hospital.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited School of Speech Language Pathology.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• None.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

• Current NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist temporary or permanent license in Speech Language Pathology. Clinical Fellowship Year or Certification of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Analytical abilities to delegate personnel, problem solve with positive solutions. Good interpersonal and communication skills required to facilitate interactions with stated customers and staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, temperature changes and occasional noxious odors. Stressful work periods occasionally encountered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing for most of the day lifting/assisting patients with transfers, bed mobility and ambulation as well as their exercise programs.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity : UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit : Speech Therapy

Work Type : Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week : 4.00

Work Schedule : Variable

Location of Job : US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt: No

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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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.