Speech Therapist - Acute Care Pediatrics - PRN

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is looking for a Speech Pathologist to conduct assessments and therapeutic interventions in a hospital setting. This role requires a Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology and licensure from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Speech Pathologist will manage patient cases with communication and swallowing disorders, and must have proficiency in documentation and treatment planning. New graduates and CFY candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• License or licensure eligible from Virginia as a Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in SLP or CFY candidate.
• New graduate or CFY to SLP with less than two years of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and therapeutic interventions for patients.
• Plan and execute treatment strategies.
• Develop long- and short-term goals for therapy.

Skills

Assessment and therapeutic interventions

Problem solving

Communication disorders treatment

Documentation skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology

Completion of learning exchange courses

Job description

The Speech Pathologist is a novice to an advanced beginner level of practice, particularly as it relates to a hospital-based setting. The Speech Pathologist is able to perform assessments and therapeutic interventions with the routine patient population. This position supports team endeavors by performing department and/or team tasks, problem solving and intervention skills.

Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire

• License (or licensure eligible) from the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Speech and Language Pathologist
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in SLP from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or Clinical Fellowship Year candidate

Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment

• Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a SLP
• Current CCC in SLP
• For CFY incumbents, completion of CFY and awarded a CCC, at conclusion of 1st year of employment CPR certification

Experience REQUIRED

• New graduate or CFY to SLP with less than two (2) years of experience
• Strong Clinical Fellowship Year candidates will be considered
• Previous clinical experience with evaluation and treatment of neurogenic, motor speech, linguistic/cognitive communication disorders and swallowing disorders
• Previous experience performing swallow studies including MBS and bedside assessments
• Previous experience planning and executing treatment

Experience PREFERRED

• Previous experience with trach management related to swallowing and communication disorders
• Previous experience managing complex swallowing and/or communication, linguistic/cognitive disorders
• Previous work experience in a critical care setting
• Previous experience with computer-based documentation systems

Education/training REQUIRED

• Master's Degree from an ASHA accredited program in Speech and Language Pathology
• Completed required learning exchange courses

Education/training PREFERRED

• Clinical rotations during graduate training in a medical setting

Independent Action(s) Required

Performs the following for patients with mild to moderately complex communications and/or swallowing disorders: schedule frequency and intensity of therapy; select assessment instruments and administer assessment; interpret results; complete documentation; plan and carry out treatment strategies; develop long- and short-term goals; perform patient/family/staff education; report at patient/family/team conferences; and terminate therapy when appropriate.

Supervisor or SLP II or higher provides advice, guidance, and training regarding clinical skills, professional practice, ethical behaviors, billing, caseload management, educational opportunities, documentation, and patient care for patient issues or when requested by staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)

SLPs with their CCCs may provide student supervision if deemed competent by Department Manager or Coordinator of Student Interns.

Additional Position Requirements

Schedules and work hours will be established with your specific Manager. Schedules, including weekends and holidays, will be required based on the unit’s organizational and staffing needs.

Age Specific groups served

Varies based on assignment

Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)

• Physical: lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities: prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other)
• Repetitive motion: mental/sensory – strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking
• Emotional: fast pace environment, steady pace, ability to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, ability to adapt to frequent change

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