Speech Pathologist (SLP) Acute Care PRN

Inova; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join the acute care team in a PRN capacity. The role requires weekend coverage (2 shifts per month) and holiday coverage (1 major/1 minor annually) with potential for additional hours.

The successful candidate will evaluate, treat, and document patient progress, mentoring staff as needed and maintaining strong collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Sciences Disorders accredited by ASHA.
• New Graduate Speech Language Pathologist eligible for clinical fellowship.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required upon start.
• VA Speech Language Pathologist License required upon start or provisional license accepted if pursuing CFY.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise in patient evaluation, treatment, and documentation.
• Functions as an advanced clinician sought for guidance by others.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, and care teams.
• Provides administrative leadership within department and facility.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Sciences Disorders

Job description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a Speech Language Therapist to join the acute care team. This position is PRN, working 2 weekend shifts a month, and 1 major/1 minor holiday a year and has the opportunity to work additional hours. This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting team working together to care for our patients.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Speech Pathologist PRN Job Responsibilities:

• The Speech Pathologist PRN demonstrates advanced clinical expertise in patient evaluation treatment and documentation.
• Functions with the knowledge and skill of an advanced clinician who is sought out by others for advice and guidance.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts.
• Provides administrative leadership within department/program, facility and/or community.
• Provides clinical mentoring and operational guidance, education and/or supervision to new or less experienced staff, students and support personnel.
• Acts as approachable, tactful mentor in all situations.
• Completes all administrative and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.
• Education: Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Sciences Disorders accredited by ASHA.
• Experience: New Graduate Speech Language pathologist eligible for clinical fellowship.
• Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association required upon start.
• Licensure: VA Speech Language Pathologist License required upon start or Provisional VA license accepted if candidate is being considered for Clinical fellowship. (Must be eligible for full active VA licensure upon completion of CFY.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an acute care setting

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.