Speech Pathologist (Flexi)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is accountable for an assigned caseload of patients. The SLP evaluates patients, develops and implements Speech Language Pathology treatment plans, educates patients and caregivers, participates in discharge planning, and completes required documentation in accordance with policy. The position supports inpatient and outpatient areas as needed and contributes to patient care, staff training, student instruction, performance improvement, and program development.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology.
Current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
BLS certification is required.
Previous experience is preferred, but new graduates who are Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) eligible will be accepted.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or eligibility for a Clinical Fellowship Year.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).

Responsibilities

Consult with Rehabilitation Team members to select appropriate therapeutic programs based on individual patients’ needs and capabilities.
Select activities appropriate and individualized for each patient.
Teach patients and caregivers skills and techniques consistent with the speech therapy plan of care.
Prepare notes and reports summarizing patients’ reactions to therapy.
Conduct internal training programs for medical and nursing staff on speech language pathology techniques and objectives.
Serve as a clinical instructor for student affiliations.
Participate in performance improvement and program development initiatives as requested.
Integrate age-specific care principles into all aspects of practice.
Collaborate with physicians and other hospital staff to improve patient care outcomes.
Support inpatient and outpatient areas when needed.
Meet productivity expectations and assist the department in achieving financial goals.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Complete assigned tasks within allocated timeframes and use work time efficiently while providing appropriate levels of patient care.
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
Demonstrate flexibility in work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.
Participate in required discharge planning and complete required documentation according to policy.