Speech Therapist - CHOR Petersburg Therapy Center - TTWP (12 Week Contract)

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/CFY’s to SLP’s with less than two (2) years of experience Strong Clinical Fellowship Year candidates will be considered Previous clinical experience with evaluation/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 as 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 Completes required learning exchange courses Education / Training — Preferred Clinical rotations during graduate training in medical setting Independent Actions Required Schedule frequency and intensity of therapy Select assessment instruments and administer assessment Interpret resultsComplete documentation Plan and carry out treatment strategies Develop long‑ and short‑term goals Perform patient/family/staff education Report at patient/family/team conferences Terminate therapy when appropriate Supervisory Responsibilities Supervisors or SLP II or higher provide advice/guidance/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. SLPs with their CCC's may provide student supervision if deemed competent to do so 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. Physical Requirements Lifting 20-50 lbs. Prolonged standing Prolonged sitting Walking (distance) Climbing (steps, ladder, other) Repetitive motion Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking Fast pace environment, steady pace, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent, change EEO EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr