Speech Pathologist-WVU Childrens Hospital-PRN

WVU; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech Pathologist to join their team at a renowned children's hospital. This part-time role involves evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care, develop treatment plans, and document progress. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary licensure and ASHA certification, along with strong organizational skills. Join a respected health system that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in speech pathology required.
• ASHA certification needed within 48 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy.
• Develop and implement treatment programs for patients.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Speech-Language Therapy

Patient Assessment

Education

Speech Pathologist Licensure

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency

Job description

Speech Pathologist - WVU Children's Hospital - PRN

Apply locations: WVU Medicine Children's Hospital

Time type: Part time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job requisition id: JR25-06491

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Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients requiring speech-language-swallowing therapy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current or temporary speech pathologist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed.
2. Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology OR must obtain within 48 months of hire.
3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions, and evaluation with an interdisciplinary team approach.
2. Evaluates speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-linguistic needs and develops and implements treatment programs for assigned patients.
3. Documents all treatments according to department policies and procedures.
4. Participates in the Performance Improvement program of the Rehabilitation Services department.
5. May supervise assigned graduate assistants/interns, students, and volunteers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Minimize the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds.
2. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
3. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1. Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks effectively.

Additional Job Information:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 4214 WVUH CH Pediatrics Speech Therapy

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.

About Us

The West Virginia University Health System, West Virginia's largest health system with more than 2,700 beds, is the state’s largest private employer. It is comprised of more than 20 hospitals, including a children's hospital and five institutes, all anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, West Virginia. Learn more about WVU Medicine here: https://wvumedicine.org/about/