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Speech Language Pathologist I
Opportunity Criteria
Employment TypeFull Time
Salary Range
$65,520.00
to
$108,118.40
/ Year
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
Responsible for administering diagnostic and habilitative/ rehabilitative services to patients referred for services and maintaining records pertinent to such services. Observes, evaluates and documents diagnostic and treatment effects. Consults with supervisor on all pertinent matters for program and professional development (i.e. research projects, expansion of programs, record keeping, policies and procedures, etc.). Will also be involved in team dynamics and participate in interdisciplinary activities when appropriate.
Responsibilities
Evaluates speech language cognitive and swallowing skills. The caseload of a Speech Language Pathologist I will consist of patients with disorders of the following: Language, Phonology/articulation, Fluency, Resonance, Voice, Swallowing, Alternative/Augmentative Methods of Communication. Direct treatment provision for Speech, Language, Cognitive, Voice, Motor Speech, Alternative methods of communication and Swallowing Disorders.
Advanced clinical skills are being developed in at least one of the following areas: Aphasia, Motor Speech Disorders, Cognitive Communicative Disorders, Dysphagia, Augmentative Communication devices (including devices for trach and ventilator patients) and/or voice (including laryngectomy and developmental speech/language disorders), Developmental speech, language, swallowing and/or feeding disorders
Completes documentation requirements promptly, accurately and thoroughly according to policies. Ensuring that adequate supplies/equipment are properly maintained. Reports malfunctioning equipment and requests supplies or service as necessary. Communicates effectively and appropriately with others through verbal, written, and nonverbal means
Seeks education opportunities and attends workshops/seminars to meet learning objectives. Applies knowledge gained to clinical practice and maintains a record of participation in all professional activities. Maintenance of current knowledge of Speech Language Pathology practices/evidence as they pertain to the patient population served
Responsible for the safety of patients assigned during provision of direct care and during clinical decision making. Aware of overall safety/best practice guidelines within the hospital. Reports unsafe conditions or actions to be corrected to the appropriate party.
Responsible for attendance at program/service line staff meetings. Active participation in establishment of program/discipline goals and objectives, establishment of program/discipline budget, staff utilization, space allocation, quality improvement, program development, inservice training, assisting and developing/revising policies and procedures.
Conforming to the standard operating procedures established for the program/discipline, rehabilitation services, and the hospital. Abides by ASHA code ethics and NC Licensure Law
Minimum Requirements
Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology OR Master's degree in Communication Science and Disorders is required.
Less than three years of licensure
Current Speech Language Pathology License issued by NCBOESLPA is required.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology awarded by ASHA is required, or must be obtained within one year of hire.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
Responsible for administering diagnostic and habilitative/ rehabilitative services to patients referred for services and maintaining records pertinent to such services. Observes, evaluates and documents diagnostic and treatment effects. Consults with supervisor on all pertinent matters for program and professional development (i.e. research projects, expansion of programs, record keeping, policies and procedures, etc.). Will also be involved in team dynamics and participate in interdisciplinary activities when appropriate.
Responsibilities
Evaluates speech language cognitive and swallowing skills. The caseload of a Speech Language Pathologist I will consist of patients with disorders of the following: Language, Phonology/articulation, Fluency, Resonance, Voice, Swallowing, Alternative/Augmentative Methods of Communication. Direct treatment provision for Speech, Language, Cognitive, Voice, Motor Speech, Alternative methods of communication and Swallowing Disorders.
Advanced clinical skills are being developed in at least one of the following areas: Aphasia, Motor Speech Disorders, Cognitive Communicative Disorders, Dysphagia, Augmentative Communication devices (including devices for trach and ventilator patients) and/or voice (including laryngectomy and developmental speech/language disorders), Developmental speech, language, swallowing and/or feeding disorders
Completes documentation requirements promptly, accurately and thoroughly according to policies. Ensuring that adequate supplies/equipment are properly maintained. Reports malfunctioning equipment and requests supplies or service as necessary. Communicates effectively and appropriately with others through verbal, written, and nonverbal means
Seeks education opportunities and attends workshops/seminars to meet learning objectives. Applies knowledge gained to clinical practice and maintains a record of participation in all professional activities. Maintenance of current knowledge of Speech Language Pathology practices/evidence as they pertain to the patient population served
Responsible for the safety of patients assigned during provision of direct care and during clinical decision making. Aware of overall safety/best practice guidelines within the hospital. Reports unsafe conditions or actions to be corrected to the appropriate party.
Responsible for attendance at program/service line staff meetings. Active participation in establishment of program/discipline goals and objectives, establishment of program/discipline budget, staff utilization, space allocation, quality improvement, program development, inservice training, assisting and developing/revising policies and procedures.
Conforming to the standard operating procedures established for the program/discipline, rehabilitation services, and the hospital. Abides by ASHA code ethics and NC Licensure Law
Minimum Requirements
Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology OR Master's degree in Communication Science and Disorders is required.
Less than three years of licensure
Current Speech Language Pathology License issued by NCBOESLPA is required.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology awarded by ASHA is required, or must be obtained within one year of hire.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
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