Licensed Speech Therapist

About the role

Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities available with same-day pay. 30, 60, or 90 day contracts offered. Weekend incentives available. Locations include: Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Gloucester, Kilmarnock, Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function.
• Assesses home environment and identifies equipment needs related to speech/language function.
• Identifies functional speech deficits and establishes goals and plan of care to improve patient’s function, revising as necessary.
• Performs and completes recertifications, resumption-of-care, and discharge.
• Conducts comprehensive OASIS assessments and associated paperwork in accordance with agency policy.
• Instructs patient and family members, as well as other health team members, in methods of assisting the patient in improving communication skills.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Periodically re-evaluates and upgrades the patient’s program to maximize functional improvement.
• Records and reports to the patient’s physician the patient’s progress in treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition and plan of care.
• Confers with the family, referring physician, and other agency professional staff to obtain information to promote coordinated, efficient, and quality patient care.
• Performs and submits required documentation of patient’s evaluations, plan of care, clinical notes, progress reports, summaries along with changes in orders.
• All patient visit notes must be returned on the next scheduled workday, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours.
• Maintains necessary statistical and billing data.
• Keeps abreast of changes in speech pathology practice and theory, contributes to the field through research, presentations, and in-services.
• Attends and contributes to in-services, clinical records reviews, and meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the agency.

Requirements

• Primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine required (Northeast locations only).
• A Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from a Department of Speech Pathology at an accredited college approved by the American Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology of the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Licensed in the State of practice by the State Board of Healing Arts to practice as a Speech Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical competence in speech pathology or audiology.
• Must possess and maintain proof of current CPR training.

Pay

$45-$55 (all-inclusive).

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee engagement and culture committee
• Shift differentials
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

About us

Our facility is thoughtfully designed with beautiful common spaces, creating a welcoming, home-like environment not only for our residents but also for our staff. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of a collaborative and dedicated team that prioritizes professional growth, work-life balance, and a culture of appreciation.