Speech/Language Pathologist (Per Diem)

Description

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Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Analyzes results of diagnostic and/or therapeutic testing to establish patient goals and/or modify subsequent treatment programs.
• Selects and applies current and advanced techniques to provide quality and efficient speech/language/swallow rehabilitation services.
• Provides counseling and/or feedback to patients and/or family members regarding patient's care through team meetings and/or direct contact.
• Supervises graduate speech/language pathology students and/or clinical fellows and educates health professionals in area of specialty.
• Develops or contributes to innovative programs to enhance patient care. Serves as resource consultant to other clinicians in respective specialty area.
• Maintains valid and reliable records of patient procedures, progress and/or recommendations.
• Provides clinical speech-language pathology services--assessment and planning.

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

• One (1) year of relevant experience or completion of a one (1) year clinical fellowship.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Administers complex diagnostic tests and evaluations of speech, language and swallow disorders.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Speech Therapy Rehab HBO

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Flat Rate $52.02/hr

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

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.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.