Speech language pathologist RTG

Riverside Therapy Group; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Therapy Group in Newport News, VA seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic health conditions, improving quality of life and functional outcomes.

The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, providing aural rehabilitation and AAC systems, and training families and staff to maximize therapy benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification required on hire.
• Virginia VDHP license required on hire.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication systems for severe expressive/language disorders.
• Educate and train families, caregivers and other professionals.
• Carry out treatment plans and adjust as needed to meet discharge criteria.
• Record patient progress and modify the plan of care accordingly.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in team meetings.
• Assist in training team members, volunteers and students.

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Newport News, VirginiaHiring Range$41.00 - $56.38/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewThe 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.