Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - St. Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. The role includes conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and using therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills.

The Speech Language Pathologist assesses referrals and patient histories, evaluates and treats patients, and develops treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools. The position also involves educating patients, families, and caregivers about therapeutic procedures for continued care at home, adjusting plans as needed, and collaborating with healthcare team members.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days for BSMH, or at hire for RSFH.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals.
• Critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP); preferred at hire and required within one year.
• Experience in an equivalent setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools.
• Administer prescribed speech-language pathology treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
• Design rehabilitative programs addressing verbal and written language, voice articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, memory, and cognition.
• Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home.
• Adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, collaborate with healthcare team members, and participate in patient care conferences.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed