Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Center for Pediatric Therapies; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Pediatric Therapies is seeking a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist responsible for assessing patients and providing direct rehabilitation services. This role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and involves establishing treatment goals.

The ideal candidate should have graduated from an accredited school, hold a valid Virginia license as a Speech-Language Pathologist, and possess current CPR certification. Experience in pediatric speech therapy is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and administer treatment plans with specific goals.
• Experience in pediatric speech therapy is preferred but not required.
• Documentation and recording patient’s condition effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical conditions and functional capabilities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including OTs, PTs, and teachers.

Skills

Pediatric speech therapy

Assessment skills

Patient documentation

Collaboration with multidisciplinary team

Education

Graduated from an accredited school

Current CPR certification

Current Virginia license as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

The Center for Pediatric Therapies (CPT) is a full service rehabilitation clinic serving children from birth through age 21 in Southside Virginia. CPT offers a multidisciplinary approach to treat a variety of neurological, orthopedic, and developmental disorders. Our services are delivered in the most appropriate environment for the child, whether that is in the home, daycare, school, or one of our outpatient facilities in Danville, Lynchburg, South Boston or Martinsville, Virginia.

Job Description

The Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes; providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Speech-Language Pathologist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Speech-Language Pathologist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient’s condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate speech therapy method. The SLP works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including OTs, PTs, and teachers.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school
• Current Virginia license as a Speech-Language Pathologist or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Registered Speech-Language Pathologist
• Current CPR certification
• Experience in pediatric speech therapy (preferred, not required)

Additional Information

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