Speech Therapist SLP

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team at VHS Rehabilitation   as a Speech Therapist (SLP).

Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services  

• Full-time, part-time and PRN opportunities available!

• Same Day Pay!

• Employee Referral Bonus!

• 30, 60 or 90 day contracts available!

• Locations include: Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Gloucester, Kilmarnock, Norfolk and Virginia Beach

• Weekend incentives available!

$35-$50 (all inclusive)

Responsibilities as Speech Therapist (ST):

• Assists the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function. Assesses home environment and identifies equipment needs related to speech/language function.

• Identifies functional speech deficits and establishes goals and plan of care to improve patient’s function, revising as necessary.

• Performs and complete recertifications, resumption-of-care, and discharge

• Comprehensive OASIS assessments and associated paperwork in accordance with agency policy.

• Instructs patient and family members, as well as other health team members, in methods of assisting the patient in improving communication skills.

• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.

• Periodically re-evaluates and upgrades the patient’s program to maximize functional improvement. Records and reports to the patient’s physician the patient’s progress in treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition and plan of care.

• Confers with the family, referring physician, and other agency professional staff to obtain information to promote coordinated, efficient, and quality patient care.

• Performs and submits required documentation of patient’s evaluations, plan of care, clinical notes, and progress reports, summaries along with changes in orders.

• All patients visit notes must be returned in on the next scheduled workday, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours.

• Maintains necessary statistical and billing data.

• Keeps abreast of changes in speech pathology practice and theory, contributes to the field through research, presentations, and in-services.

• Attends and contributes to in-services, clinical records reviews, meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the agency

Qualifications for Speech Therapist (ST):

• Primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine required-NE Only

• A Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from a Department of Speech Pathology at an accredited college approved by the American Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology of the American Speech and Hearing Association.

• Licensed in the State of practice by the State

• Board of Healing Arts to practice as a Speech Pathologist. Certificate of Clinical competence in speech pathology or audiology. Must possess and maintain proof of current CPR training

Benefits as Speech Therapist (ST):

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee referral bonus

• Health, vision, and dental benefits

• 401(k) with match

• Employee engagement and culture committee

• Shift differentials

• Company sponsored life insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

Join our team at VHS Rehabilitation, where compassion and quality care are at the heart of everything we do. Our facility is thoughtfully designed with beautiful common spaces, creating a welcoming, home-like environment not only for our residents but also for our staff. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference.

Here, you'll be part of a collaborative and dedicated team that prioritizes professional growth, work-life balance, and a culture of appreciation. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, inclusive setting, we would love for you to grow your career with us.

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.