Outpatient Neuro Speech Therapist

Riverside Health System

3d • $41 - $56

About The Position

A Speech Language Pathologist carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize quality of life and achieve functional goals. The Speech Language Pathologist may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting, is supervised by Rehab Services management, and maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

The position evaluates and diagnoses speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders; provides aural rehabilitation and augmentative and alternative communication systems; educates families, caregivers, and professionals; and carries out and adjusts treatment plans to maximize therapeutic benefit and support discharge goals. The therapist documents patient progress, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, participates in team meetings, and helps train and support team members, volunteers, and students.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Virginia Department of Health Professions Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Speech Language Pathology experience.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication systems for severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders, including those associated with ASD or progressive neurological disorders.
• Train and educate family members, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Carry out and modify treatment plans to maximize therapeutic benefit, meet discharge criteria, and help patients return to their optimal level of care.
• Record patient progress and modify the plan of care as needed.
• Build collaborative relationships with the multidisciplinary team to support patient care needs and actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist with training and support for team members, volunteers, and students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time