Speech Language Pathologist-PRN Job Winchester area,Virginia USA,Healthcare

Location 300 WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY DR,WINCHESTER, VA, ,United States
Base Pay $60.00 - $70.00 / Hour
Employee Type Non-Exempt

SHENANDOAH VALLEY WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY

300 Westminster Canterbury Dr

Winchester VA 22603

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Speech Language Pathologist DEPARTMENT:
Rehabilitation/Health Services

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Administrator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Speech Language Pathologist follows all State and Federal laws pertaining to healthcare delivery; completes evaluations, treatments and documentation in a timely manner; works cooperatively with physicians, team members, and residents.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, LICENSURE:

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Certificate of Clinical Competency.

Must be currently licensed as Speech Language Pathology in the State of Virginia. License must be in good standing.

Previous experience in a long-term health care facility preferred.

CPR certification required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Support the mission and purposes of SVWC.

Support the Board of Trustees and Administration.

Present a professional, caring, and supportive image.

Employment and annual Tuberculosis testing as required by Virginia State Licensure.

Must attend mandatory in-services required by the State Licensure and all other mandatory in-services and/or meetings required by other regulatory agencies and/or by SVWC.

Follows and supports the policies and procedures established by SVWC.

Maintains a professional appearance by adhering to dress code and being neatly groomed.

Always adheres to professional standards and ethics.

Maintains skills and knowledge in accordance with current research and practice; willingness to participate in continuing education.

Responsible for maintaining current license and providing SVWC with proof of such prior to expiration date.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Optimize communication, cognitive and swallowing skills of residents by performing or supervising therapy staff in the following activities: initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate residents; complying with minimum data set procedures; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating resident status and needs to the resident, the resident’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.

Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.

Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other team members. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. Monitors resident’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physicians’ orders.

Documents the results of resident’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.

Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident his/her own environment.

Instructs residents, family and staff in appropriate speech language procedures or home programs to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities.

Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve resident’s communication. Instructs residents, family, and staff in use of augmentative communication devices.

Participates in resident, family, and staff education.

Attend in-service training and facility meetings as required.

Provides in-service education to the members of the resident care team and to members of the community.

Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed.

Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the…