Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for Tazewell, VA

ODYSSEY REHABILITATION; Tazewell (VA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

ODYSSEY REHABILITATION is seeking a Speech/Language Pathologist in Tazewell, VA for a part-time role. The clinician will organize and conduct speech/language programs to facilitate rehabilitation, direct client participation in tasks, and enhance communication and swallowing functions.

Responsibilities include therapy plan execution, documentation, and collaboration with the rehab team. The position requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure or eligibility, and ASHA CCC or

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology is required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the practicing state.
• ASHA CCC or Clinical Fellowship eligibility.
• Ability to practice Speech/Language Pathology per state guidelines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Evaluates clients, develops treatment goals, implements plans, and documents services.
• Coordinates adaptive communication devices and trains clients in their use.
• Selects activities based on client abilities and interests.
• Consults with rehabilitation team to tailor therapy regime.
• Instructs clients in skills for participation and monitors progress.
• Adapts programs to client needs and attends related meetings.
• Conducts training for staff in speech therapy techniques and objectives.
• Maintains supplies and equipment and reports repairs.
• Supervises support staff per state and professional standards.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Patience

Formation

Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Licensed or eligible for state licensure

ASHA CCC or Clinical Fellowship eligibility

Description du poste

Job Details

Job Location: Tazewell, VA 24651, Position Type: Part-Time, Job Description: Speech/Language Pathologist

Reports to: Clinical Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Speech/Language Pathologist organizes and conducts speech/language programs for ORTS to facilitate rehabilitation. He/she directs client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Also, the Pathologist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for communication and swallowing, to diminish or correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and maintain health.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates clients, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the speech therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, communication, speech oral motor skills, dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, psychosocial, and functioning.
• Coordinates the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instructs clients in their use.
• Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest.
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each client.
• Instructs client in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates client progress, attitudes, and behavior, as related to rehabilitative potential.
• Adapts program according to the needs of individual client.
• Attends and contributes to client care, staffing and other related meetings.
• Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in speech therapy techniques and objectives.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
• Maintains, cleans, identifies, and reports need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Puts customer service first: ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individual's needs and rights.

Qualifications

• The Speech/Language Pathologist must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
• He/she must possess a master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology or related area.
• He/she must possess or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech/ Language/Hearing Association or be eligible to participate as a Clinical Fellow.
• He/she must be able and willing to practice Speech/Language Pathology per state guidelines.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.