PRN Speech-Language Pathologist

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. in Newport News, VA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide patient-centered care in an outpatient setting, focusing on adults with neurological conditions.

You will evaluate and treat neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders, collaborate with an experienced rehabilitation team, and contribute to a program that emphasizes quality care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification upon hire is preferred/required.
• SLP licensure in Virginia upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Provide AAC systems for severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders.
• Educate families, caregivers and other professionals.
• Carry out and adjust treatment plans to meet discharge criteria.
• Record patient progress and modify care plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care needs.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Assist in training and supporting team members and students.

Education

Masters Degree, Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Speech Language Pathologist Licensure (ASHA) Upon Hire

Virginia Licensure (VDHP) Upon Hire

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range $55.00 - $63.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs

Overview

Make an impact with every patient you treat. As a Speech-Language Pathologist in our outpatient setting, you’ll have the opportunity to provide personalized, patient-centered care focused on helping individuals improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities while working toward greater independence and quality of life. This role focuses on serving adults with neurological conditions, and we are looking for a clinician with experience evaluating and treating neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders related to stroke, traumatic brain injury, and progressive neurological conditions. You’ll collaborate with an experienced, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team while treating patients with a variety of diagnoses and needs. With a strong commitment to clinical excellence and an exceptional patient experience, you’ll join a team that values quality care, collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful patient relationships. A 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 do

• Responsible 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.

Qualifications

• Education Masters Degree, Speech Language Pathology (Required)
• Experience 1 year Speech Language Pathology (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)'
• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) (Preferred)

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.