Speech Pathologist PRN

Riverside Therapy Group; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Therapy Group in Smithfield, Virginia, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to develop and implement individualized plans for patients with acute and chronic conditions, to maximize quality of life and functional goals.

You will evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders, provide aural rehabilitation and AAC support, educate families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal care and discharge readiness.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• CCC-SLP certification preferred; ASHA and VDHP licensure required upon hire.
• 1 year of experience in Speech Language Pathology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for deaf or hard of hearing individuals.
• Provide AAC systems for expressive/language disorders and educate families.
• Implement and modify treatment plans to meet discharge criteria and optimize care.
• Document progress and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Smithfield, VirginiaHiring Range$55.00 - $63.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needsOverviewThe 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.