Speech Language Pathologist; PRN

Job Details

Title: Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)

State Role

Title:

Therapist III

Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Center

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

12 month probationary period:

• 12 month probationary period will restart upon hire for all state employees

Job Duties

Develop and administer speech therapy treatment programs to resident patients. Prepare clients and deliver treatments, perform SLP evaluations and re-certifications; develop ST treatment and make modifications as needed. Documents client’s status adhering to Federal, State and Facility guidelines. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of requirements for a Masters Degree in speech language pathology from an accreditied education program and must be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as a speech language pathologist.

Experience with neurologically involved, developmentally disabled patients is beneficial.

Previous professional speech therapy experience in a long term care or adult geriatric setting preferred

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided with a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "your application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online s.virgnia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.

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 Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https:// or call DARS at

Contact Information

Name:
Beth Rinker

Phone:
Beth.

Rinkerginia.gov

Email:
Beth.

Rinkerginia.gov

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) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), 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 get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note:

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.