Speech Lang Pathologist - Physical Rehab - (PRN) - ECU Health

ECU Health

About The Outer Banks Hospital

The Outer Banks Hospital is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.

OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.

Position Summary

Speech therapist is responsible for developing and implementing therapeutic speech and language development program and services. He/she also examines, tests, diagnoses and administers treatments for patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders and/or motor disorders. Speech therapist shall be responsible for observing and evaluating diagnostic and treatment effects and communicating results with the appropriate medical and health care staff.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of Masters of Science or a Masters of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university. All course work for ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology must be complete.

Must have a North Carolina license in Speech-Language Pathology or be eligible for same.

A certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association is required.

Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider status is required upon hire.

One year of experience preferred.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Other Information

This is a PRN position without benefits.

Shift:  As needed.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Tavis Richardson, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: Tavis.Richardson@ecuhealth.org