Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) at the Puller Veterans Care Center in Virginia. The position offers a starting pay of $50.00/hr with a 12-month probationary period and is within the Dept of Veterans Services.

You will develop and administer speech therapy programs, perform evaluations and re-certifications, and document progress per federal, state, and facility guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in speech language pathology from an accredited program; licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia.
• Experience with neurologically involved, developmentally disabled patients is beneficial.
• Previous professional speech therapy experience in a long term care or adult geriatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer speech therapy treatment programs to resident patients.
• Prepare clients and deliver treatments, perform SLP evaluations and re-certifications; develop ST treatment and make modifications as needed.
• Document client status adhering to Federal, State and Facility guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of assessment and treatment in general speech therapy and developmental disabilities, standards of practice at ICF/MRs, and resource management.
• Lead and coordinate work of the therapy department and cross-functional departments as needed.

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Licensed to practice in Virginia or eligible

Job description

Title: Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)

State Role Title:Therapist III

Hiring Range: $50.00/hr

**12 month probationary period will restart upon hire for all state employees**

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location:Puller Veterans Care Center

Agency Website:www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Develop and administer speech therapy treatment programs to resident patients. Prepare clients and deliver treatments, perform SLP evaluations and re-certifications; develop ST treatment and make modifications as needed. Documents client’s status adhering to Federal, State and Facility guidelines. Knowledge of assessment and treatment in general speech therapy and developmental disabilities, standards of practice at ICF/MRs, and effective resource management principles. Skilled in verbal and written communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Ability to lead and coordinate work of the therapy department, and cross-functional departments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of requirements for a Masters Degree in speech language pathology from an accreditied education program and must be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as a speech language pathologist.
• Experience with neurologically involved, developmentally disabled patients is beneficial.
• Previous professional speech therapy experience in a long term care or adult geriatric setting preferred

Additional Considerations

N/A

Contact Information

Name: Caitlyn Campbell

Phone: [e-mail]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.