Speech Therapist PRN

Henrico, Parham & Retreat Doctors' Hospitals; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Henrico Doctors' Hospitals is seeking a Speech Therapist PRN to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. You will develop and implement individualized therapy programs for patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing impairments and collaborate with the rehabilitation team.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and at least 1 year of direct patient rehab experience. This PRN position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology
• 1+ years experience in direct patient rehab

Responsibilities

• Develops and conducts individualized therapy programs for patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing impairments.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and sets appropriate treatment goals.
• Documents progress and maintains patient charts with notes and discharge information.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $41.33 - $61.99 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Adult Acute Care population

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Speech Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Henrico Doctors' Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Speech Therapist provides high quality, patient-centered care by developing and conducting individualized therapy programs for patients with communication, cognitive and/or swallowing impairments. As an active member of the health care team, the Speech Therapist performs comprehensive patient assessments and establishes appropriate treatment goals. The Speech Therapist serves as an educator to patients, families, students and colleagues.

Conducts a subjective assessment of assigned patient’s speech language abilities during spontaneous conversation. Administers objective tests to assess patient’s communication assets and liabilities.

Compares results to standardized data to evaluate communicative function.

Structures and implements individualized patient program to improve communication abilities.

Evaluates patient regularly during treatment and adjusts program as needed to maximize patient progress.

Documents progress in patient’s chart. Completes notes, charges, discharge notes and patient communication.

Provides ongoing education to patient and family as needed.

Collaborates effectively with all members of the rehabilitation team.

Maintains a safe, secure, and infection/hazard-free environment.

Consults with Program Director and Rehab Physician/Medical Director regarding pre-screen assessments and physician consultations to determine appropriate placement of potential patients.

Serves as an educational resource to patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, payor representatives, physicians, discharge planners, therapists, community members, and other parties as appropriate regarding rehabilitation issues.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, payor representatives, hospital administration, community members, and referral sources.

Implements operations and processes to support, facilitate, and maintain uniform performance of inpatient care.

Supports interdepartmental performance-improvement/customer satisfaction activities.

Completes assigned non-clinical duties when the need arises.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement".

What qualifications you will need:

Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology

1+ years experience in direct patient rehab

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Established in 1974, Henrico Doctors' Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, women's services and a 24/7 emergency department. Operated by HCA Healthcare, Henrico Doctors' Hospitals consists of three community campuses - Henrico, Parham, and Retreat Doctors' Hospitals along with a free-standing emergency center, Hanover Emergency Center. Envisioned, founded and supported by a group of independent physicians looking to provide high-quality care in an accessible community setting, Henrico Doctors' proudly remains committed to providing patients with the best care possible.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status