Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist develops and administers speech therapy treatment programs for resident patients at Puller Veterans Care Center. The position prepares clients for and delivers treatments, performs speech-language pathology evaluations and recertifications, develops treatment plans, and makes modifications as needed. It documents client status in accordance with federal, state, and facility guidelines. The role requires knowledge of assessment and treatment in general speech therapy and developmental disabilities, standards of practice at ICF/MRs, and effective resource management. It also requires verbal and written communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills, as well as the ability to lead and coordinate the work of the therapy department and, as needed, cross-functional departments. The job is PRN and pays $50.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Complete the requirements for a master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited education program.
- Be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as a speech-language pathologist.
- Knowledge of assessment and treatment in general speech therapy and developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of standards of practice at ICF/MRs and effective resource management principles.
- Verbal and written communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to lead and coordinate the work of the therapy department and cross-functional departments as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with neurologically involved, developmentally disabled patients is beneficial.
- Previous professional speech therapy experience in a long-term care or adult geriatric setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and administer speech therapy treatment programs for resident patients.
- Prepare clients for and deliver treatments.
- Perform speech-language pathology evaluations and recertifications.
- Develop speech therapy treatment plans and modify them as needed.
- Document client status in accordance with federal, state, and facility guidelines.
- Lead and coordinate the work of the therapy department and cross-functional departments as needed.
