Speech Language Pathologist I OP (Full Time/Days, Outpatient, Langhorne Clinic, Lynchburg)

Centra Health • Lynchburg, VA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

$10,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS! The Speech Pathologist I evaluates and treats patients to maintain or restore their maximum functional performance level and completes discharge planning.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• Possess Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Member of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Nice To Haves

• Hospital-based experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and develops plan of care according to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) guidelines
• Administers speech-language pathology treatments appropriate to diagnosis and to ASHA guidelines
• Completes discharge planning according to ASHA guidelines by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences
• Documents and charges for patient care services by charting in patient and department records according to federal, state, and local regulations
• Protects patients, employees, and visitors by promoting infection-control and safety policies and protocols
• Meets productivity standards
• Ensures operation of equipment, follows manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions and reports the need for repair to supervisor
• Supervises Rehab Aides, other support staff, and students
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level