Speech Therapist - Community Memorial Hospital Acute Care - PRN

Speech Pathologist

Locations: South Hill, VA

Time Type: Part time

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 Competes required learning exchange courses

Education/Training Preferred

Clinical rotations during graduate training in medical setting

Independent Action(s) Required

Performs the following for patients with mild to moderately complex communications and/or swallowing disorders: schedule frequency and intensity of therapy; select assessment instruments and administer assessment; interpret results; complete documentation; plan and carry out treatment strategies; develop long- and short-term goals; perform patient/family/staff education; report at patient/family/team conferences; and terminate therapy when appropriate. Supervisor or SLP II or higher provides 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities (If Applicable)

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. Age Specific groups served: Varies based on assignment Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other) Repetitive motion: Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

EEO

Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.