PRN Speech Language Pathologist Hospital

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newport News seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver personalized care for patients with speech and communication disorders. The ideal candidate will evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment in both inpatient and outpatient settings while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. A master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and relevant certifications are required. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient lives through tailored therapy plans.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• 1 year of experience in Speech Language Pathology is preferred.
• Required certifications include SLP from ASHA and CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Deliver training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals.
• Modify treatment plans to optimize therapeutic benefit.

Skills

Evaluating and diagnosing disorders

Aural rehabilitation

Training and education delivery

Collaborative relationship building

Treatment plan modification

Education

Masters Degree, Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Overview 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.

Newport News, Virginia

Overview 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) within 30 Days (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)