Speech Language Pathologist

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Description

Specialization:
Pathology Selective

Job Summary:

HCA Healthcare Mission Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our Head & Neck Specialists SLP program in Asheville, North Carolina.

Sarah Cannon Cancer Network
The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network-Head and Neck Specialists team at HCA Healthcare Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC is seeking an experienced speech-language pathologist specializing in Head and Neck Oncology to join our comprehensive head and neck multidisciplinary team. This individual will work alongside head and neck surgeons, another speech-language pathologist, nutritionists, counselors, radiation and medical oncologists and nurses to provide evidence-based care for patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancers.

As a part of HCA Health Care Mission Hospital and Sarah Cannon Cancer Network facility, we are part of a united network of globally recognized oncology specialists who collaborate and share best practices in order to deliver seamlessly coordinated, quality patient care for complex head and neck cases. Engagement and involvement with other HCA Healthcare Head and Neck programs will be a part of this role with clinical, academic, research, and teaching roles involved. Weekly regional tumor conferences and monthly national conferences will provide this individual with direct involvement with other team members locally and nationally. The position is a full-time position with a focus on the evaluation and treatment of adults with speech, voice, and swallowing disorders related to head and neck cancer. The successful candidate will have prior experience in the evaluation and treatment of the head and neck patient and will collaborate with our multidisciplinary team composed of highly skilled specialists in head and neck oncology.

Responsibilities Include:

Development and implementation of evidence-based treatment plans for speech, voice, or swallowing disorders related to head and neck cancer

Clinical swallow evaluations

FEES

MBSS

Tracheostomy management including speaking valve placement

Alaryngeal Voice Restoration & laryngectomy care including TEP management

Participation in Head & Neck tumor board

Pre-Operative Counseling

Prophylactic care for the oral preservation population

Voice evaluation and treatment including videostroboscopic exams

Participation in patient, family, staff, physician, student, and community outreach/education through provision of education and in-services

Program development through participation in research and/or local, state, national, or international conferences/presentations/meetings

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of a master's level Speech Language Pathology program is required

Must be licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in North Carolina, in accordance with law and regulation

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCCs) per ASHA preferred

A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required

Must be proficient in MBSS

Preferred: At least 1 year of experience treating head and neck cancer patients, including laryngectomy patients and TEP placement

EDUCATION:

Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology isrequired.

EXPERIENCE:

1+ years experience in direct patient rehab isrequired.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

Currently licensed as a Speech/Language Pathologist in the state(s) of practice,in accordance withlaw and regulation. - Required

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) - Preferred

Benefits

Mission ENT, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Speech Language Pathologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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