Speech Language Pathologist (Wage PRN) - Children's Ambulatory

University of Virginia

1d • $55

About The Position

A PRN Therapist consistently provides effective direct care to a variety of complex patients. In doing so, they contribute independently to an interdisciplinary approach to patient care service delivery across the continuum of care. A therapist at this level possesses broad clinical knowledge and can provide care for various patient populations throughout the health system. They are able to complete administrative and clinical projects as assigned by supervisory staff but mainly focus on patient care. They help negotiate the health care system to maximize the delivery of quality care and to minimize cost of patient care service. These therapists also seek and provide feedback for improved clinical practice across the spectrum of care in the health system.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Performs physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language pathology evaluations according to professional standards and departmental policy.
Demonstrates knowledge of intervention options and executes a program of skilled physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language pathology intervention.
Participates in professional growth activities.
May actively participate in quality improvement and program development.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist Virginia
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide effective direct care to a variety of complex patients.
• Contribute independently to an interdisciplinary approach to patient care service delivery across the continuum of care.
• Complete administrative and clinical projects as assigned by supervisory staff.
• Negotiate the health care system to maximize the delivery of quality care and to minimize cost of patient care service.
• Seek and provide feedback for improved clinical practice across the spectrum of care in the health system.
• Perform physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language pathology evaluations according to professional standards and departmental policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of intervention options and executes a program of skilled physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language pathology intervention.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Actively participate in quality improvement and program development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level