PRN Speech Pathologist Hospital

Riverside Regional Medical Center; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to develop and implement individualized therapy programs for patients with acute and chronic conditions in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.

You will evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders; provide aural rehab and AAC options; educate families and staff; and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support discharge and return to optimal function.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• CCC-SLP certification is preferred or required upon hire.
• License to practice as SLP in Virginia required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Offer augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems as needed.
• Educate and train family, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Implement and modify the treatment plan to meet discharge criteria.
• Record progress and update the plan of care accordingly.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to training of staff and students.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP Certification

Virginia SLP License (VDHP)

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Newport News, 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.