Speech Pathologist; PRN - Acute Therapy Rehab

Job Summary: Provides cognitive/communication/swallow services to the medical center's acute care, outpatient, inpatient Rehab, and Home Health programs. All duties and responsibilities are to be carried out with empathy and compassion toward patients and their families as well as co-workers.

About Carolina East Health System

Carolina East Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties.

Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. Carolina East offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters Degree (M.A. or M.S.) from a university program certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Holder of a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in the area of speech-language pathology and N.C. license is preferred; however, suitable CFY candidates will be considered.
• Must possess specific/current knowledge in the field of speech-language pathology including adult neurogenic communication disorders and swallowing disorders.
• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age, specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds Carolina East's Standards of Excellence.