Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight‑loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Plan and administer speech-language pathology evaluations, and plan and implement appropriate treatment. Document the provision of such care, utilize support staff, and participate in special projects as designated.

• Independently maintain a clinical caseload in the designated clinical cluster area.
• Provide evidence-based evaluation and treatment to diverse, medically complex patient populations.
• Deliver quality service techniques that facilitate optimal care, considering the patient’s age, social, cultural, educational, and vocational background.
• Provide appropriate written and/or verbal education on communication and/or swallowing disorders to patients, families, and professionals.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within designated time frames, including report writing, billing, and/or professional education databases.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team and with department colleagues to promote best patient care standards.
• Participate in the peer review process.
• Engage in performance improvement initiatives within the assigned work area under the supervision of the Assistant Manager of Rehabilitative Services.
• Take initiative to stay current in clinical practice through lectures, literature, and other educational opportunities.
• Organize daily schedule to prioritize responsibilities, integrating meetings, tasks, and responsibilities without negatively impacting patient care or productivity.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient care and all division policies and procedures.
• Keep the Assistant Manager of Rehabilitative Services informed of activities, problems, and accomplishments.
• Function in a self‑directed manner, taking ownership of work, including responsibility for actions and accountability for results.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and ensure quality care in all interactions.
• Respond promptly to communications (e.g., emails, pages, and phone messages).
• Use technology (e.g., computer skills) to meet job requirements.
• Maintain productivity standards.
• Complete clinical competencies consistent with job responsibilities and personal development plans.
• Perform duties, tasks, and assignments as directed to support department goals or needs.
• Meet all performance expectations and adhere to all division policies and procedures.
• Comply with ASHA, state licensure board, and department clinical practice guidelines.

Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited university program.

Previous experience in a medical setting is preferred, although other relevant clinical experience will be considered.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology issued by ASHA
• North Carolina License in Speech‑Language Pathology issued by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists
• Temporary License in Speech‑Language Pathology issued by the same board (if applicable)

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in…