PRN Speech Pathologist RTG

Riverside Therapy Group; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Therapy Group in Newport News, VA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic conditions, aiming to maximize quality of life and functional goals. You will evaluate and diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders, provide aural rehabilitation, and teach AAC strategies.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to discharge planning and ongoing patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification required upon hire.
• VDHP SLP license required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days (Required)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Assessment & diagnosis

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP Certification (Required)

VDHP SLP License (Required)

Job description

Newport News, VirginiaHiring Range$55.00 - $63.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needsOverviewThe Speech Language Pathologist carries out an individualized program for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The therapist will also maintain 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) orDoctoral Degree, Speech Language Pathology (Required)Experience1 year Speech Language Pathology (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsSpeech Language Pathologist (SLP) - The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Upon Hire(Required) andSpeech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) andCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Upon Hire(Preferred)CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.