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UNC Health Care Speech/Language Pathologist (Per Diem) - Center for Rehabilitation Care in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Description
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Summary :
UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Service Line is accepting applications for a per diem, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist in an outpatient clinic with clinical experience in neurological impairments, traumatic brain injury, developmental delay, autism, articulation, and fluency disorders.
At least two years of outpatient pediatric experience is strongly preferred. This candidate will work closely with an experienced group of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists as part of our Outpatient team. Excellent time management, communication, flexibility, and organizational skills are required in this fast-paced environment. Good leadership skills are needed to coordinate patient care coverage with other disciplines within the UNC Healthcare System. and academic institutions across the state to provide clinical instruction to students within the clinic.
The selected candidate will work varied hours as a PRN in the outpatient clinic with weekend available hours.
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.
Other Information
Other information:
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 Center Rehab Care
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
Flat Rate: $46.08 per hour
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
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.
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.
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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