Speech Language Pathologist

Title: Speech Language Pathologist State Role Title: Therapist III Hiring Range: $85,000 - $95,000 Reposted position with updated pay range 12-month probationary period will restart upon hire Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept of Veterans Services Location: Puller Veterans Center Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Develop and administer speech therapy treatment programs to resident patients. Prepare clients and deliver treatments, perform SLP evaluations and re-certifications; develop ST treatment and make modifications as needed. Documents client’s status adhering to Federal, State and Facility guidelines. Knowledge of assessment and treatment in general speech therapy and developmental disabilities, standards of practice at ICF/MRs, and effective resource management principles. Skilled in verbal and written communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Ability to lead and coordinate work of the therapy department, and cross-functional departments as needed. Minimum Qualifications Completion of requirements for a Masters Degree in speech language pathology from an accreditied education program and must be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as a speech language pathologist. Experience with neurologically involved, developmentally disabled patients is beneficial. Previous professional speech therapy experience in a long term care or adult geriatric setting preferred. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. EEO Statement In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of VA Careers