Speech Language Pathologist / Acute PT,OT,ST Therapies / PRN

Summary of Performance Expectations Evaluates patients referred for speech and/or language deficits/disorders cognitive and or swallowing dysfunction. Develops, communicates, coordinates, implements, monitors and revises treatment plan with goal of maximizing patient's capabilities. Coordinates care with family and other care providers. Responsible for the routine day to day operations of the speech language pathology service. Supervises clinical activities of Speech Language Pathologists working in IP rehab and acute therapy and SLP and other students as assigned. Education and Credentials: Required: Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology. Current NC license or license eligibility as a Speech/Language Pathologist in NC. BCLS for healthcare providers or completion of BCLS from the American Heart Association within three months of employment date. Preferred: Certification in Surgical Technology . Work Experience: Required: Three years of clinical practice in treating patients in an in-patient hospital setting. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date. Preferred: One year management experience. About Us About Catawba Valley Medical Center COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY As the region's largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home. Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time. At A Glance: North Carolina's first and only 5-time Magnet recipient for nursing excellence Region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Women's Choice Award winner for America's Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available. One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medica Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.