Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Middleburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to screen, evaluate, and treat residents needing SLP services in a skilled nursing setting. The role involves developing and implementing treatment plans, supervising staff, and collaborating with a rehab team to ensure quality care.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's and/or Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, possess a current state license, and demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current state license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients/residents needing Speech-Language Pathology services.
• Review medical information and conduct screenings prior to evaluations to determine need for services and benefit.
• Perform evaluations under physician order and develop treatment plans accordingly.
• Implement treatment plans and supervise staff education and training.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintain accurate billing information on a daily basis.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings.
• Attend family meetings as appropriate.
• Adhere to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and facility.
• Conduct staff training and in-services as appropriate.
• Review and follow facility policies and Rehab Manual.
• Supervise non-professional staff where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The Speech and Language Pathologist must: have a Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, have a current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

The Speech and Language Pathologist:

• • Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Speech Language Pathology services
• • Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• • Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs
• • Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of speech therapy staff
• • Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• • Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• • Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• • Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• • Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• • Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• • Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• • Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• • Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

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