Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist full-time to assess and treat patients in a rehabilitation setting. The role involves direct patient care, goal-directed therapy, and collaboration with the rehabilitation team.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and families, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and facility policies. A valid VA license and accredited degree are required, with preference for geriatric care

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Must hold a valid VA license to practice.
• Experience in long-term care and geriatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care and assess medical condition, function and rehab potential.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals per physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients.
• Document and record patient condition.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Complete weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Direct patient care

Documentation

Family education

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

VA State Licensure for SLP

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist FT

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients
• Document and record the patients’ condition
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of VA
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.