Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Kinston, North Carolina
UNC Lenoir Health Care

Job Opportunity: SLP Pediatrics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kinston, North Carolina
Setting: Outpatient (75% pediatrics, 25% adults)
Shift: 5 days a week, 8 AM - 4:30 PM (40 hours/week)
Start Date: 3/2 (Bi-weekly orientation)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • North Carolina state license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - required for all units
  • CCC-SLP (ASHA certification)
  • EPIC experience required
• Preferred Certifications:

  • FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing)
  • MBImP (Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile)

Experience

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech-Language Pathology)
• Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with CCC-SLP credentialing (typically 1+ years post-certification)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Work Environment & Additional Details

• No weekend or on-call shifts
• No local candidates within a 50-mile radius accepted
• Outpatient setting with a pediatric focus
• Candidates will be reviewed and interviewed by management
• Must include Return to Office (RTO) information in submission

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification and diploma/transcript as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (medical or religious exemptions accepted with approval)
  • COVID vaccination proof if vaccinated (requirement can be waived if not vaccinated)
• Skills checklist and work history verification required
• Facility-specific orientation and safety training modules to be completed

Certifications Notes

• BLS must be current and valid beyond 30 days from start date
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI, and other certifications required only as applicable to specific units (not required for this outpatient pediatric SLP role)
• Proof of renewal or renewal plan acceptable as placeholder if certification is near expiration

This position is ideal for a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with pediatric outpatient experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in North Carolina.