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State of North Carolina
Kinston, North Carolina

Speech And Language Pathologist (Temporary - Lenoir County)

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$37/hr

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Job Description

  • Agency
  • Office of State Human Resources
  • Division
  • Temporary Solutions
  • Job Classification Title
  • Speech And Language Pathologist (S)
  • Position Number
  • Grade
  • MH17

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit shpnc.org.

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located at 2415 W. Vernon Avenue, Kinston - Lenoir County, with the Department of Health & Human Services.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $37.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

This Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will provide direct and indirect services related to residents’ speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing skills/function.

Services provided include evaluations; direct therapy; indirect services, including in-service training and consultation with staff/team to ensure integration of services; and necessary record-keeping and documentation in the electronic health record.

The position fulfills the Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID) standards requiring that the services described above are provided by qualified personnel.

Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and individuals with dysphagia is preferred but not required.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience

Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Tracey Hinnant

Recruiter Email

TRACEY.HINNANT@NC.GOV

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide direct and indirect services including evaluations, therapy, and consultation regarding communication, cognitive, and swallowing functions. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic health record and ensuring integration of services within the facility.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist. Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and dysphagia is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage pathologyCommunication assessmentCognitive therapySwallowing therapyDysphagia managementElectronic health recordsIntellectual disability support

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 15 employers

10
<$100k
3
$100k-120k
2
$120k-140k
11
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$56.5-$71.75/hr
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$50-$70/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist

$60-$70/hr
#4

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - Remote (California Licensed)

$70/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,775 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Kinston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$171k
Typical market rent
$1,213/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) for temporary employees working an annual average of 30 or more hours per week