Speech Pathologist- Pediatric

Pediatric Speech Pathologist

Inova Loudoun Outpatient Rehab Center is looking to add a pediatric speech pathologist to our rehab family! This is a full-time, M-F, 40 hours a week position. We offer a collaborative work environment and excellent benefits.

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.

Inova Benefits and Perks:

• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance
• Student loan assistance up to $10,000!
• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
• Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Free parking to all employees
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more

Speech Language Pathologist Job Responsibilities:

• Documents evaluation results clearly and completely while including all essential elements according to department policy.
• Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment, actual performance, assessment as to status relevant to the treatment plans, discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed. Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up, and patient and/or family education. Documents clearly, concisely, and legibly within established timeframes (e.g. allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, and supports reimbursement). Documents evidence of patient, family, and caregiver education.
• Contacts families, physicians, or other healthcare team members in anticipation of the special needs of patients/families in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment plans. Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' level of understanding and motivation.
• Includes families/caregivers in education and training as appropriate.
• Demonstrates collaboration in communication with team members while being open to feedback and receptive to change. Gives appropriate instruction and supervision to assistive personnel consistent with program/clinic policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains productivity standards set by department/clinic and makes efficient use of non-billable time while minimizing the use of non-billable time. Consistently completes routine administrative responsibilities within established timeframes (e.g. time cards, coverage notes, and charge entry). Contributes to the educational efforts of the department/clinic (e.g. in-services, students, CPR, new hire orientation, QI). Assumes leadership roles in committees, department processes, and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and individual performance plans. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and knowledge about supplies, equipment, billing, and staff resources used in the department.
• New Graduate Speech Language Pathologist eligible for clinical fellowship.

Speech Language Pathologist Additional Requirements:

Certification - Basic Life Support upon start

Licensure - Speech Language Pathologist VA License

Experience - Not required, 1 year preferred in acute care preferred

Education - Master's Degree Speech Pathology or Communication Sciences Disorders accredited by ASHA.

VA License required. Provisional VA license accepted if candidate is being considered for clinical fellowship. (Must be eligible for full active VA licensure upon completion of CFY.)