Speech Language Pathologist SLP / Patient-Centered Provider

Amplify Communication and Change Lives in Beautiful North Carolina Become Our Next Speech Language Pathologist

Imagine being part of a profession where your passion gives voice to those who need it most. In the welcoming embrace of Durham, North Carolina, your next role as a Speech Language Pathologist will be more than just a job; it will be a journey to empower individuals of all ages overcome communication and swallowing challenges. Here, you'll foster growth, re-establish confidence, and connect families from children mastering their first sentences to seniors embracing newfound independence.

This position invites you to engage with a diverse clientele across the entire lifespan within a dynamic setting, focusing on outpatient therapy along with opportunities for inpatient services. Whether your heart lies with pediatric speech milestones, adult rehabilitation from neurogenic disorders, or cognitive-communicative support for older adults, you'll find a sense of purpose and flexibility tailored to your passion.

Description

• Conduct evaluations for patients of all ages using both observational methods and standardized tests.
• Create individualized treatment plans that align with immediate goals and long-term communication, cognitive, or swallowing objectives.
• Deliver personalized speech therapy focused on areas such as communication, language development, fluency, voice, and swallowing.
• Collaborate seamlessly with an interdisciplinary team, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, nursing staff, families, and caregivers to craft comprehensive care strategies.
• Provide education for patients and families to reinforce progress outside of therapy sessions.
• Participate in occasional inpatient speech therapy assessments and interventions to ensure unified continuity of care.
• Document all patient interactions accurately, following state, federal, and organizational policies.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and peer collaboration to remain updated on advancements in the field.

Education

• A Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from a recognized institution.
• Completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) required for those who are not yet ASHA-certified.

Certifications

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Expertise in evidence-based therapy approaches for varied age groups, showcasing an in-depth understanding of both developmental and acquired speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Exceptional communication skills, enabling strong rapport with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to tailor therapeutic techniques, adjusting for cultural and linguistic diversity.
• Sound clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and adaptability.
• Proficient in electronic medical records and documentation protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, reflective of experience.
• Flexible scheduling promoting a healthy work-life balance alongside a varied caseload.
• Specialization opportunities in pediatrics, adult neuro rehabilitation, or geriatric care.
• Paid time off (PTO) as well as holiday compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance choices.
• Support for continued education and professional development.
• A collaborative, team-oriented environment that prioritizes quality care and lifelong learning.

A Career That Inspires Growth For You and Your Patients

As part of our dedicated team, you won't only be delivering speech therapy you will immerse yourself in a community mission to revitalize voices and nurture communication. Your role will not only shape individual lives but foster connections within families. Each patient carries a unique narrative, and we trust you to help frame it beautifully.

Here, you will collaborate with professionals who value one another like family, within an atmosphere of teamwork that thrives on mutual success over individual accolades. In this role, you're not just treating conditions; you're facilitating human connections.

Why You Will Adore Living and Thriving Here

Living in Durham immerses you in a vibrant tapestry woven with innovation, education, and southern warmth. Surrounded by beautiful parks and green spaces, you will find yourself in a community that values both nature and culture. With a thriving arts scene and a myriad of local farms, your weekends can be filled with fresh produce, culinary delights, and spontaneous road trips.

Experience the local charm of quaint coffee shops and bustling markets, while food enthusiasts relish every bite of inventive cuisine served from food trucks to award-winning restaurants. The energy here is palpable, whether it's drawn from the pulse of academia or the lively local music scene that fills the air with inspiration.

Professionally, Durham flourishes as a healthcare hub with remarkable opportunities and a supportive environment to cultivate your career while enjoying the perks of no state income tax, manageable living costs, and booming employment prospects.

Whether you are just embarking on your career or are an established clinician ready for a new adventure, here you'll discover the chance to evolve both personally and professionally.

Who We Are Seeking

We are on the lookout for a Speech Language Pathologist whose motivation springs from empathy as well as results. Someone who looks at a reticent child and envisions them blooming in expression, who listens to the speech of a stroke survivor and detects a fierce resolve.

Your background may lie in pediatrics, but you're eager to broaden your horizons to adult therapy or perhaps you specialize in neuro communication and wish to incorporate pediatric treatment into your practice.

Whatever your inspiration is, if you're ready to serve with compassion and expertise, we're excited to welcome you.

Let's Create Meaningful Connections Together

If you believe that speech is not just sound, and therapy is more than tasks if you understand that trust is built before goals are pursued, and laughter often intertwines with language then you may be on the cusp of your next professional chapter here.

Join us in a community devoted to fostering communication, connection, and the bravery it takes to start anew. Apply today, and use your expertise to help others find their voice, much like you will find yours among us.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc