Speech Language Pathologist

$20.000.00 sign on bonus and relocation assistance available

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Speech Language Pathology

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Provides speech-language/swallowing evaluation and treatment, pursuant to the objectives and policies of the medical center.One to two years experience in communication/ swallowing disorders preferred. Clinical Fellowship Year candidates with medical center practicum experience may be considered. CPR training will occur during hospital orientation and must be maintained during employment. Verbal ability is necessary to understand and present oral and written material in communicating with co-workers, patients, families, and physicians. The speech-language pathologist must be able to evaluate as well as treat pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Each new employee who provides care to rehab in-patients must become FIM credentialed within 45 days of employment and maintain FIM Credentialing. As required by UDS, each clinician must achieve a minimal proficiency score of 80% on FIM testing which is required for credentialing. All clinical staff serving both inpatient and outpatient areas must attend evacuation training. All clinical staff must be oriented to restraint, seclusion and safety devices.Near visual acuity to work with charts and records. Adequate hearing for listening to speech. Must be able to orally communicate with patients.

Required Licenses and Certifications

SLP - NC Board For Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity