Speech Pathologist (Flexi)

Pay or shift range: $45 USD to $61 USD The estimated salary range is provided in accordance with Virginia Pay Transparency requirements. Final salary offers are calculated based on job-related factors, including education, experience, location, shift, skills, specialties, and/or other relevant qualifications or criteria. Therapy Professional Part-Time Requisition #: SPEEC003892 Description The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) assumes responsibility and accountability for an assigned caseload of patients. The SLP will evaluate, develop, and implement Speech Language Pathology treatment plans, provide education and information to patients and caregivers, participate in required discharge planning tasks, and complete all required documentation according to policy. Essential Responsibilities and Duties These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned. Consult with other members of the Rehabilitation Team to select the most appropriate therapeutic program for individual patients, based on patient needs and capabilities Select activities that are appropriate and individualized for each patient Teach patients/caregivers the skills and techniques consistent with the speech therapy plan of care Prepare notes/reports summarizing patient's reactions to therapy Conduct internal training programs for medical and nursing staff on speech language pathology techniques and objectives Serve as a clinical instructor for student affiliations Participate in performance improvement and program development initiatives as requested Integrate principles of age-specific care into all aspects of practice Initiate collaborative interactions with physicians and other hospital staff to improve patient care outcomes Support inpatient and outpatient areas when needed Meet productivity expectations and positively assist department in achieving financial goals Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards Complete assigned tasks within timeframes allocated Utilize work time wisely and efficiently, providing appropriate levels of care to patients Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care Education and Experience Minimum Required Education : Master's Degree in Speech Pathology Preferred Education: Not applicable Experience: Previous experience is preferred, but will accept new graduates who are Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) eligible Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Preferred applicant should have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or be Clinical Fellowship Year eligible. Current licensure, or licensure eligibility, in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. BLS is required. Qualifications Education Required Masters or better in Speech-Language Pathology. Licenses & Certifications Required Basic Life Saving Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chesapeake Regional Healthcare