Full-Time Geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Fairfax Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Virginia seeks a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents in a long-term care setting. You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with the Rehabilitation team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires graduation from an accredited program, VA licensure, and a focus on geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of VA
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients
• Document and record the patients' condition
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Job description

Fairfax Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Virginia seeks a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents in a long-term care setting. You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with the Rehabilitation team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires graduation from an accredited program, VA licensure, and a focus on geriatric care.