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Speech Language Pathologist

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.

#Documentation #Multidisciplinary Team #Treatment Plans #Speech Language Pathologist #Patient Education #Acute Care #Outpatient #Inpatient Rehab #Geriatric Patients

Quick overview

The Speech Language Pathologist will conduct diagnostic evaluations for speech, cognition, and swallowing disorders in adult and geriatric patients, implementing individualized treatment plans. Responsibilities also include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining documentation, and providing education to patients and families.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology, an NC Speech Language Pathology License, and an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. Required experience includes conducting video fluoroscopic studies, with preference given to experience with FEES and tracheostomies/PMV.

postgraduate degreeInterpersonal SkillsDocumentationCommunication SkillsPatient EducationTreatment PlanningMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationSwallowing DisordersDiagnostic EvaluationsTracheostomiesSpeechCognitionFEESVideo Fluoroscopic StudiesPMV

Job description

Position Summary

Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Your Path to a Rewarding Career Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference? FirstHealth of the Carolinas, a nationally recognized health care system in central North Carolina, offers you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team. With four hospitals and over 600 beds, we provide cutting-edge heart care at the Reid Heart Center, the region’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our expanding health system includes more than 6,200 employees across 75 locations in a 15-county service area. We are proud of our numerous accolades for patient care and outcomes from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will primarily work at the Inpatient Rehab Center, with the possibility to float to acute care and outpatient settings as needed. The SLP must also have the flexibility to float to Hoke, Montgomery, and Richmond Counties as required. This position involves conducting diagnostic speech, cognition, and swallowing evaluations for adult and geriatric patients, implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic evaluations for speech, cognition, and swallowing disorders in adult and geriatric patients.
Implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding speech and swallowing disorders.
Float to acute care and outpatient settings as needed.
Travel to Hoke, Montgomery, and Richmond Counties as required.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology.
NC Speech Language Pathology License.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Experience with video fluoroscopic studies (required).
Experience with FEES and tracheostomies/PMV (preferred).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.