Speech Pathologist Acute Care

Speech Pathologist Acute Care

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a Speech Language Therapist to join our acute care team in a PRN capacity. The position requires two weekend shifts per month and one major holiday and one minor holiday per year.

• Documents evaluation results clearly and completely while including all essential elements according to department policy.
• Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment, actual performance, assessment as to status relevant to the treatment plans, discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed. Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow‑up, and patient and/or family education. Documents clearly, concisely, and legibly within established time frames (e.g. allows other Therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, and supports reimbursement).
  
  Documents evidence of patient, family, and caregiver education.
• Contacts families, physicians, or other healthcare team members in anticipation of the special needs of patients/families in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment plans. Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' level of understanding and motivation.
• Includes families/caregivers in education and training as appropriate.
• Demonstrates collaboration in communication with team members while being open to feedback and receptive to change. Gives appropriate instruction and supervision to assistive personnel consistent with program/clinic policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains productivity standards set by department/clinic and makes efficient use of non‑billable time while minimizing the use of non‑billable time. Consistently completes routine administrative responsibilities within established time frames (e.g. time cards, coverage notes, and charge entry).

• Licensure – Speech Language Pathologist VA License
• Experience – Not required, 1 year preferred in acute care preferred
• Education – Master's Degree Speech Pathology or Communication Sciences Disorders accredited by ASHA.
• Certification – Basic Life Support Upon Start

• Experience working in an acute care setting

Inova Loudoun Hospital is part of Inova Health, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our team of 26,000+ members delivers world‑class care across the region. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, and is recognized as a top employer in the D.C. metro area and nationally.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.