Speech Therapist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Roanoke, VA

7d • $65,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position establishes skilled speech treatment plans for residents and conducts skilled speech services. The role involves working cooperatively with other IDT members to design integrated plans, providing supportive documentation, and ensuring assessments and goals are met within established timeframes. The Speech Therapist will also provide direction and training for speech-related services implemented by non-speech staff, conduct in-service training for departmental staff, and attend all mandatory training. Responsibilities include reviewing medical records, gathering assessment information through interviews, completing initial evaluations and re-certifications, attending and conducting department meetings, and ensuring compliance with safety rules and regulations. The role may also involve recommending new equipment purchases, serving on committees, completing special projects, and supervising CFY candidates according to ASHA regulations. All other duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation are also part of this role.

Requirements

• Knowledge of assessment and treatment in general speech therapy and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of standards of practice at ICF/MRs.
• Knowledge of effective resource management principles.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Skilled in decision-making.
• Skilled in problem-solving.
• Skilled in conflict resolution.
• Ability to lead and coordinate work of the therapy department.
• Ability to lead and coordinate work of cross-functional departments as needed.
• Must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must pass two TB Skin Tests.

Nice To Haves

• Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.
• Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.
• Applicants affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff with a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Establishes skilled speech treatment plans for residents.
• Conducts skilled speech services to residents including symbolic language, dysphasia, aphasia, voice treatment, and treatment for communication and assistive devices.
• Works cooperatively with other IDT members to design integrated plans and provide supportive documentation.
• Identifies goals, objectives, and plans for all patients receiving ST services within established time frames or of recommended changes and ensures all target dates are current.
• Ensures assessments are completed within established timeframes and that cost information is forwarded to the appropriate sources in a timely manner.
• Attends and actively participates in clinics and meetings.
• Uses the appropriate lines of communication and resources within the system to facilitate change and resolve problems.
• Provides direction and training for speech related services implemented by non-speech staff as assigned or as necessary.
• Provides in-service training to departmental staff on topics relevant to departmental goals.
• Attends and successfully completes all mandatory training as scheduled.
• Assists with additional activities as assigned.
• Reviews medical records to collect data that is relevant to the assessment as assigned and instructed.
• Gathers additional assessment information through interview of client, staff, and family as assigned.
• Completes initial evaluation and subsequent re-certifications as needed.
• Attends department and other meetings.
• Conducts department meetings as assigned and completes ancillary documentation and communication.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations.
• Initiates and recommends appropriate corrective action necessary when violations are seen.
• Maintains clean and safe environments ensuring orderly work area throughout the unit are maintained.
• Recommends purchase of new equipment.
• May serve on committees as designated by supervisor and complete special projects as assigned.
• Performs supervision of CFY candidates according to ASHA regulations.
• Performs all other duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Benefits

• Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.
• Salaries for current state employee will be determined according to the current state compensation policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed