Speech Language Pathologist

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.
• Perform video fluoroscopic studies (required).
• Conduct Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and manage tracheostomies/Passy-Muir Valve (PMV) (preferred).
• 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.
• Flexibility to travel and float between different sites as needed.

Our Commitment to You

We are dedicated to creating the best workplace in healthcare. Join us at FirstHealth of the Carolinas and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations. Together, we can achieve excellence in patient care and make a positive impact on our community.