Speech Pathologist - Full Time - Outpatient Pediatrics

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U Wellness Program

Health savings account & flexible_spen

Professional development

Job summary

Valley Health System's Physical Therapy outpatient team seeks a Therapist I to join our multidisciplinary approach. You will assess patients, determine skilled needs, and deliver interventions aimed at improving safety and functional independence across rehab settings.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff, maintain competence through ongoing education, and adhere to documentation and billing guidelines while contributing to program development

Qualifications

• Basic computer and keyboarding skills required within the first year.
• Age-specific competencies for patient care.
• Entry-level proficiency in discipline-specific interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide discipline-specific interventions to improve safety and functional independence.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and respond to physician referrals.
• Maintain professional competence and pursue continuing education.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Age-specific competencies

Discipline-specific interventions

Education

Speech Therapy Certification

SLP License (VA/WV)

Job description

Department PHYSICAL THERAPY O/P - 257090 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $33.50 - $50.26

New hires may be eligible for relocation assistance. They may also be eligible for a sign‑on bonus of $15k or $25k dependent on experience, OR up to $30k in student loan reimbursement.

As a Therapist I, the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best‑practice service to its customers. The Therapist I may be employed in any one of the rehab settings, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline specific interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process. Feedback from the Therapist I is critical to determine and recommend the patient’s progression through the continuum of care. The Therapist I is responsible for establishing and maintaining professional competence, identifying educational needs and seeking out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education. The Therapist I is mindful of the fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation and billing guidelines, and begins to recognize need for program development and process improvement initiatives.

Clinical settings may include Acute: Orthopedics, Medical/Surgical, Medical/Pulmonary, Neurology, Cardiac ICU, Step Down Trauma, NICU (OT), CST, Inpatient Rehab, Orthopedics Neurology Trauma, Outpatient Orthopedics Neurology Pediatrics Women’s Health Drivability Vestibular Lymphedema Aquatics Vision Wound Care

Education

Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Therapy Certification & Licensure SLP License - Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire required BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required.

* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment. Competent to successfully interact with patients, according to their special needs which may apply based upon the age of the patient served – Age Specific Competencies. Learning and exhibiting consistent proficiency for entry level, setting defined, basic competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions.

Benefits

• A Zero‑Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development.

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally.

In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on‑campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you’ve had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!