Find & Apply For Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Wake Forest, North Carolina

Department:

38954 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center -

Speech Pathology:

Acute Care/Inpatient Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes Hou rs

Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Thursday-Sunday, 10 hour days, Thursday and Fridays will be providing coverage in Winston-Salem in acute care or IPR; Saturdays and Sundays will provide coverage in Winston-Salem or at other Triad hospitals (Hugh Chatham, Wilkes, Lexington) for NPO swallow evaluations on an as needed basis.

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

What You'll Need:

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. Current license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by applicable state Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association. Current certification from American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR and AED.

What You'll Do:

Performs comprehensive professional evaluations of patients of all assigned ages referred for differential diagnosis of communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders. Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures patient and/or caregiver education regarding communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders. Serves as speech pathology consultant to educational, medical, and other professional services. Provides and participates in in-service education and training of speech pathology interns and fellows, medical students/residents, and allied medical personnel. Continuously seeks to maintain or improve patient care services and evaluates opportunities to develop new services. Evaluates options for augmentative/alternative communication and recommends and/or fits appropriate devices or prostheses to meet patient needs, as applicable. Ensures age/development appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served. Adequate performance on financial/budget and inpatient care expectations. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Our Commitment to

You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of

Total Rewards:

benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program Note:

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