Speech Language Pathologist - PRN/Days - St. Luke's Hospital
Columbus, NC 28722
About the Job
St. Luke’s Hospital has a new opportunity for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist for the Speech Therapy Department! Our hospital is one of very few critical access hospitals in the country that earned 5-Stars in patient satisfaction from CMS in 2020 and we need YOU to help us get to the next level! In this role, you will be part of a progressive team dedicated to advancing the goals of the hospital, meeting the needs of our rural community, and providing outstanding care to our patients. At St. Luke’s, we ALL make a difference!
St. Luke's Hospital is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to work PRN in our Speech Therapy Department. This role provides assessment and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients, whether pediatric, adult, or geriatric, in accordance with ASHA standards. The services provided by the Speech Language Pathologist include, but are not limited to, direct patient care for inpatients and outpatients, patient and family instruction/education, consultation and hospital services. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. The Speech Language Pathologist will be performing evaluations and treatments related to SLP for all ages.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include but not limited to:
St. Luke's Hospital is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to work PRN in our Speech Therapy Department. This role provides assessment and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients, whether pediatric, adult, or geriatric, in accordance with ASHA standards. The services provided by the Speech Language Pathologist include, but are not limited to, direct patient care for inpatients and outpatients, patient and family instruction/education, consultation and hospital services. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. The Speech Language Pathologist will be performing evaluations and treatments related to SLP for all ages.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include but not limited to:
- Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited University is required.
- Must hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Must have current State licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists.
- Must maintain current CPR certification.
- Must have experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
- Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.
- Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
- Able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., face mask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed.
- Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members.
- Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
- Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
- Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.
Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Shift : Day
Source : St. Luke's Hospital