Speech Therapist - Rehab Therapies

Title
Speech Therapist

State Role Title: Therapist III

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties
Establishes skilled speech treatment plans for residents. Conducts skilled speech services to residents once treatment plans are made, including but not limited to symbolic language, dysphasia, aphasia, voice treatment and treatment for communication and assistive devices.

Works cooperatively with other IDT members to design integrated plans and provide supportive documentation. Goals, objectives, and plans are identified for all patients receiving ST services within established time frames or of recommended changes and all target dates are current. Ensures assessments are completed within established time frames and that cost information is forwarded to the appropriate sources in a timely manner. Attends and actively participates in clinics and meetings. Uses appropriate lines of communication and resources within the system to facilitate change and resolve problems.

Provides direction and training for speech related services implemented by non-speech staff as assigned or as necessary. Provides in‑service training to departmental staff on topics relevant to departmental goals. Attends and successfully completes all mandatory training as scheduled. Assists with additional activities as assigned.

Review medical records to collect data that is relevant to the assessment as assigned and instructed. Gathers additional assessment information through interview of client, staff, and family as assigned. Completes initial evaluation and subsequent re‑certifications as needed.

Attends department and other meetings. Conducts department meetings as assigned and completes ancillary documentation and communication. Follows all safety rules and regulations. Initiates and recommends appropriate corrective action when violations are seen. Maintains clean and safe environments ensuring orderly work area throughout the unit is maintained. May recommend purchase of new equipment. May serve on committees as designated by supervisor and complete special projects as assigned. Will perform supervision of CFY candidates according to ASHA regulations. All other duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Minimum Qualifications
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.

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) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI), 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 obtain their AHP Letter. 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.

Contact Information
Name: Kristen Johnson

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