Pediatric Speech Pathologist

Overview

Join Pediatric Speech Pathologist at Mission Health in Asheville, NC. This role evaluates patients, develops individualized care plans, and mentors staff in high‑quality pediatric speech therapy.

• Comprehensive medical coverage with free telemedicine and Air Med transport.
• Dental, vision, life, disability, & flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 10% off HCA share.
• Family support including Progyny fertility benefits and adoption assistance.
• Free counseling resources for emotional and financial wellbeing.
• Retirement readiness and preferred banking partnerships.

Role

Summary:

Conducts subjective assessments, administers objective tests, implements individualized programs, evaluates progress, documents results, and mentors colleagues. May provide off‑site services as needed.

• Conduct a subjective assessment of assigned patients’ speech‑language abilities.
• Administer objective tests to assess communication assets and liabilities.
• Structure and implement individualized patient programs to improve communication abilities.
• Regularly evaluate patients during treatment and adjust programs to maximize progress.
• Document progress in the patient chart and complete notes, charges, and discharge notes.
• Consult with Program Director and Rehab Physician regarding pre‑screen assessments and placement decisions.

• Master’s in Speech Language Pathology or related discipline.
• Current North Carolina license, ASHA certification, and BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Preferred:
  Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) or CFY.
• Experience:
  
  Clinical affiliations with acute‑care procedures, videofluorographic and non‑instrumental swallow evaluations, and cognitive, language, motor‑speech, dysphagia, and tracheostomy management.
• New graduate eligible.

Asheville, North Carolina. Mission Hospital is a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status is prohibited.