Speech Language Pathologist- Pediatric Rehab

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

11d•$37 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist works in a pediatric rehabilitation setting. The role interprets physician referrals and orders, assesses patients, and plans and implements individualized treatment programs based on each patient’s developmental or chronological age, medical diagnoses, and goals established with the patient or family. Care is provided in accordance with applicable regulations and professional standards for Speech-Language Pathology. The position coordinates care with patients, families, therapists, clinical team leaders, managers, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team. It completes required patient documentation and forms in accordance with regulatory and organizational policies. The role also collaborates with clinical and support staff, volunteers, and students to support efficient clinical operations and quality care. Additional departmental and professional activities may include in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, employee orientation, committee work, peer review, and staff meetings. The Speech Language Pathologist may supervise students, orient new employees, and guide volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff within applicable standards. Work is primarily indoors in a clinical setting, though assignments may involve other Carilion facilities. The job may involve physical activity with patients, including lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and walking, and may include exposure to radiation during video fluoroscopic studies, difficult or combative patients, blood and bodily fluids, and environmental hazards. Depending on the site, the role may require conducting and interpreting video fluoroscopies. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or eligibility to complete a clinical fellowship year (CFY).
Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
AHA BLS certification from a Carilion-approved program within six months of employment.
Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the site-specific level of care.
Feeding experience.

Responsibilities

Confirm and interpret physician referrals and orders.
Perform patient assessments and plan and implement individualized treatment programs based on age-specific needs, diagnoses, and goals developed with patients or family members.
Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, clinical team leaders, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Document care in patient medical records and complete related forms in compliance with regulatory requirements and department and hospital policies.
Collaborate with clinical staff, support staff, volunteers, and students to support efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
Participate in departmental and professional activities, including in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, new employee orientation, committees, peer review, and staff meetings.
May supervise Speech Language Pathology students and orient new employees; may provide guidance to volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff.
Demonstrate knowledge of life-span growth and development and provide care according to age-specific needs and departmental policies.
May conduct and interpret video fluoroscopies, including dictation and sign-off procedures, depending on the work site.