The Speech Language Therapist is responsible for documenting evaluation results, completing daily progress notes, and collaborating with healthcare team members to facilitate effective treatment plans. They also provide education to patients and families while maintaining productivity standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Virginia Speech Language Pathologist license and a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Sciences Disorders. While experience is preferred, it is not required, and Basic Life Support certification is needed upon start.
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Job description
Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a Speech Language Therapist to join the acute care team.
This position is PRN, working 2 weekend shifts a month, and 1 major/1 minor holiday a year and has the opportunity to work additional hours.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting team working together to care for our patients.
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Speech Pathologist PRN Job Responsibilities
The Speech Pathologist PRN demonstrates advanced clinical expertise in patient evaluation treatment and documentation. Functions with the knowledge and skill of an advanced clinician who is sought out by others for advice and guidance. Communicates effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts. Provides administrative leadership within department/program, facility and/or community. Provides clinical mentoring and operational guidance, education and/or supervision to new or less experienced staff, students and support personnel. Acts as approachable, tactful mentor in all situations. Completes all administrative and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit. May perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum
Requirements:
Education: Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Sciences Disorders accredited by ASHA.
Experience
New Graduate Speech Language pathologist eligible for clinical fellowship.
Certification
BLS from the American Heart Association required upon start.
Licensure
VA Speech Language Pathologist License required upon start or Provisional VA license accepted if candidate is being considered for Clinical fellowship. (Must be eligible for full active VA licensure upon completion of CFY.)
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an acute care setting
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