Speech/Language Pathologist - Pediatrics

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

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UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Service Line is seeing a compassionate and dedicated part-time Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist. In this 24-hour week position, you will provide high quality care across the pediatric continuum for patients birth to 21 years of age, including developmental and neurological habilitation/rehabilitation. Diagnoses seen include but are not limited to autism, down syndrome, expressive/receptive language disorders, genetic disorders, traumatic brain injury, developmental delay, articulation, and fluency disorders.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and colleagues that are truly invested and passionate about the care they deliver. At the Center for Rehabilitation, you will work in collaboration with our dynamic and experienced pediatric-focused therapy team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists, as well as pediatric physiatrists, social workers, and pediatric nurse coordinators.

We are also engaged in weekly to monthly interdisciplinary clinics to provide specialized, holistic care for the following diagnoses, Cerebral Palsy, Special Infant Care Clinic (SICC), Brain Injury, Down Syndrome, and Rett Syndrome. Our team is at the heart of this growth and development to ensure that we are providing the best high-quality care to our patients and their families. In addition to patient care, you will engage in mentorship, professional development, student placements, and clinical program development, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on individual patients, future therapists, and the broader community.

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

• Strong communication and time management abilities.
• Experience working with diverse pediatric patient populations
• One to two years of experience is preferred
• Consistent availability on selected days for outpatient caseload

Key Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Diverse and Growing Patient Population
• One-on-One Patient Care
• Mentorship & Growth
• Community Impact

Why UNC Health?

At UNC Health, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Employees appreciate our flexible work schedules and professional growth opportunities through continuing education, specialty or board certification support, and tuition reimbursement. You will also have the chance to advance your career through involvement in committees, mentorship roles, and professional development opportunities. UNC Health also offers unique opportunities to engage in community outreach and quality initiatives, where you can contribute to improving health equity and access to care.

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.

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.