VCU Health System Looking for Speech Pathologist SLP – CMH Outpatient at VA Virginia Full Time

Position:  Speech Pathologist – (SLP) – CMH Outpatient
Location: South Hill
*  $10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by December 31, 2022. Terms and Conditions apply
* * This is a 36 hour a week position. Predominately in the OP setting working a Monday – Friday. Hours will vary but will be between 7:30am – 5:30pm. Caseload is approximately 80% peds/20% adults. Assisting in acute care as needed is required.
* The Speech Pathologist job is an therapist who is able to independently adapt intervention to meet specific patients needs. The Speech Pathologist is able to provide coverage in their primary setting, but also as needed throughout the hospital/rehab/outpatient settings with minimal-moderate amount of support and training from mentors, peers ger. The Speech Pathologist also assumes basic leadership roles within the department, demonstrates flexibility, exercises good judgment, problem solving and works collaboratively with colleagues.

The Speech Pathologist job participates in department projects or events in an efficient and productive manner. This role not only attends educational activities, but also provides in-service education to other staff. The Speech Pathologist begins developing the skills to provide student supervision with mentorship of an experienced student supervisor. The Speech Pathologist II job can also participate in research activities rtment level, being mentored as needed by a more experienced Speech Pathologist.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration

Requirements for Hire:

License (or licensure eligible) from the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in SLP from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Licensure, Certification, or Registration

Requirements for continued employment:
Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a SLP Current CCC in SLP CPR certification

Education /training

REQUIRED:

Masters Degree from an ASHA accredited program in Speech and Language Pathology Completes required learning exchange courses

Independent action(s) required:
Performs the following for patients with moderately to significantly complex communication 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. Manages or mentors and provides advice/guidance/training regarding clinical skills, professional practice, ethical behaviors, billing, caseload management, educational opportunities, documentation and patient care for patient issues ested by staff.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): SLPs with their CCCs may provide student supervision if deemed competent to do so by Department Manager or Student Program Coordinator. Additional position requirements:

Able to provide services to multiple settings after being oriented and deemed competent for that patient population; this includes covering outpatient, rehab and inpatient areas in addition to SLPs primary area of practice (i.e. inpatient vs. rehab). Possible weekend rotations required. 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) 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

Workday Day (United States of America)

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

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

* 8 hour shift

* Monday to Friday

* Weekend availability

Work Location:

One location