Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

EHG; Rural Retreat (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Eastern Health Group in Virginia is seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our resident-centered, quality-focused rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, establish and monitor treatment plans, document progress, educate families, and collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care in a positive work environment.

Competitive pay and benefits, excellent training, and engaged colleagues support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist program.
• Must hold valid licensure/registration as an SLP.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition, function, limits and rehab potential.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals per patient capacity.
• Set realistic goals for patients and document progress weekly.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, recertifications and discharge docs.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered treatment and care.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Comply with confidentiality, HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

Skills

Geriatric care experience

Strong communication

Education

Accredited SLP program

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

We are currently seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

Duties and Responsibilities of the Speech Language Pathologist:

• 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 of the Speech Language Pathologist:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university
• Must have a valid professional license and registration
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required