PRN Speech and Language Pathologist

Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The role includes aural rehabilitation and AAC support, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team and involvement in training staff and students.

The position requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP certification, and state licensure upon hire, plus CPR/BLS

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• 1 year of Speech Language Pathology experience is preferred.
• CCC-SLP certification from ASHA is required upon hire.
• Virginia Department of Health Professions SLP license upon hire is required.
• CPR/BLS certification upon hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication systems for severe expressive/language disorders.
• Train and educate family/caregivers and other professionals.
• Carry out and modify treatment plans to maximize benefit and meet discharge criteria.
• Record patient progress and adjust plans of care accordingly.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and participate in team meetings.
• Assist in training and support of staff, volunteers and students.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Williamsburg, VirginiaHiring Range$55.00 - $63.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needsOverviewA Speech Language Pathologist carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The Speech Language Pathologist may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.What you will doResponsible for evaluating and diagnosing speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.Provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Provides augmentative and alternative communication systems for severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders such as ASD or progressive neurological disorders.Provides training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals.Carries out treatment plan and modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and return to optimal level of care. Records patient's progress and modifies the plan of care.Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.Assists in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.QualificationsEducationMasters Degree, Speech Language Pathology (Required)Experience1 year Speech Language Pathology (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsSpeech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Upon Hire(Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.