About this opportunity
Lifepoint Health lists this Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN opportunity in sylva, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Schedule: PRN, rotate weekends
Your experience matters Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.
More about our team
Join our dedicated rehabilitation team at Harris Regional, an 86‑bed facility offering a full range of services including general surgery, women’s care, intensive care, and emergency services. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional respiratory care, continuously seeking ways to enhance the patient and family experience. We work closely with all providers and caregivers to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient we serve.
How you’ll contribute
An Acute Care and/or Outpatient Rehab Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) who excels in this role:
Plays an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
Document patient care in accordance with Lifepoint, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
Instruct patient’s family or nursing staff in follow‑through programs.
Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in‑services.
Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.
What we’re looking for
Must be a graduate of a Master’s level program in Speech Language Pathology and possess an NC License as a Speech Language Pathologist. Additional requirements include:
Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
One year of experience preferred
ASLS certification preferred
What we offer
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits :Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time andpart‑time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO :Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth :Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well‑being :Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development :Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More about Harris Regional Hospital
Harris Regional Hospital is an 86‑bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We are proud to offer five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as many other areas of subspecialty care.
EEOC Statement
“Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Harris Regional Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
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Worksite address
sylva, NC, 28779, US
Who can apply
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