Speech Pathologist 1 - Part-time

Inova • Leesburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a Speech Language Therapist to join our
acute care team in a part-time capacity.  Working 1 or 2 weekend days per week
depending on what the candidate prefers and the remaining 1 or 2 days during the
week.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting team working together to
care for our patients.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and
patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top
employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every
day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities
we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare
safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to
professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova,
we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate
future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color,
disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic
origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth,
pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics
protected by law.

Requirements

• Licensure - Speech Language Pathologist VA License
• Experience - Not required, 1 year preferred in acute care preferred
• Education - Master’s Degree Speech Pathology or Communication Sciences Disorders accredited by ASHA.
• Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

• Documents evaluation results clearly and completely while including all essential elements according to department policy.
• Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment, actual performance, assessment as to status relevant to the treatment plans, discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed. Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up, and patient and/or family education. Documents clearly, concisely, and legibly within established timeframes (e.g. allows other Therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, and supports reimbursement). Documents evidence of patient, family, and caregiver education.
• Contacts families, Physicians, or other healthcare team members in anticipation of the special needs of patients/families in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment plans. Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' level of understanding and motivation.
• Includes families/caregivers in education and training as appropriate.
• Demonstrates collaboration in communication with team members while being open to feedback and receptive to change. Gives appropriate instruction and supervision to assistive personnel consistent with program/clinic policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains productivity standards set by department/clinic and makes efficient use of non-billable time while minimizing the use of non-billable time. Consistently completes routine administrative responsibilities within established timeframes (e.g. time cards, coverage notes, and charge entry).

What This Job Offers

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