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Speech/Language PathologistUNC Health • Lenoir, North Carolina, United States
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Speech/Language Pathologist

UNC Health
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    Lenoir, North Carolina, United States
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    Lenoir, North Carolina, United States
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Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Lenoir, NC is a welcoming foothills community nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering an excellent quality of life and abundant outdoor recreation! Residents enjoy easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, and scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway, with Pisgah National Forest and the mountain towns of Blowing Rock and Boone just a short drive away. Lenoir's affordable cost of living, minimal traffic, and short commutes support a strong work-life balance, while its friendly, close-knit community provides a true small-town feel. Conveniently located about 30 minutes from Hickory and within 90 minutes of Charlotte, Lenoir offers the perfect blend of peaceful living and access to larger-city amenities-making it an ideal place for a physical therapist looking to grow professionally while enjoying a balanced, outdoor-focused lifestyle.
Summary: We are seeking a per diem Speech-Language Pathologist who is open to supporting both acute care and outpatient settings. Coverage may occasionally be needed during the week or on weekends and holidays when team members are out sick or scheduled off, and we can offer flexibility in return. In this role, the SLP provides evidence-based evaluations, treatment interventions, and education for patients and caregivers across a variety of diagnoses affecting communication, swallowing, cognition, and related disorders. The clinician also participates in student shadowing, clinical instruction, and departmental or community education and outreach.
Join a dynamic rehabilitation team that truly feels like family-an experienced, diverse group of therapists who love to learn, grow, and provide exceptional care to our community. Our per diem roles offer a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work with a wide range of diagnoses, from post-surgical and chronic pain to neurological and vestibular conditions. We prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring a manageable caseload that allows you to focus on meaningful, patient-centered care. Opportunities are available in both our acute care setting and our outpatient clinic, which is uniquely located within a wellness center to support a seamless transition for patients graduating from therapy.
Responsibilities: 1. Completes speech lang pathologist documentation, billing, and statistics per team guidelines. Manage daily caseload with efficiency and efficacy. Meets productivity standards per team guidelines. 2. Administers basic evaluation and diagnostic testing and analysis, establishes a plan of care that consists of current and advanced techniques and subsequent modification to accomplish patient goals; Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care. 3. Provides clinical precepting and teaching for graduate students, staff, and clinical fellows under the guidance of the clinical specialist or other subject matter experts. 4. Assists in the planning and coordinating of innovative clinical programs in collaboration with the clinical specialist, supervisor, or manager. Participates in continuous improvement in clinical services by attending and participating in departmental meetings and in-services. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: • Graduation from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program. Licensure/Certification Requirements: • Speech-Language Pathology certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. • BLS within 3 months of hire date. Professional Experience Requirements: • No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: • Exhibits effective communication and interprofessional skills; requires physical stamina and repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, and squatting during patient interventions while supporting one's weight; can engage in high-level problem-solving to ensure patient safety during mobilization. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital Organization Unit: Speech Therapy
Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 10.00 Flat Rate: $52.02/hr
Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. 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.
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