Registered Nurse

About the role

Brief Description Westminster Canterbury Richmond at Home is looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist for Home Health and Hospice to provide speech/language pathology and audiology services and ongoing assessment and evaluation of functioning for skilled patients. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides education and consultation with the patient/family and other organizational personnel. Accurately document evaluation and treatments provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in accordance with accepted standards of practice by or under the direction of a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Audiologist.
• Provide initial and ongoing assessments to identify the client’s level of functioning and ability to communicate, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
• Develop the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team members, and revising it as appropriate.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Consult and coordinate services with other disciplines.
• Evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of care.
• Plan for discharge.
• Participate in in-service programs.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Speech-Language Pathologist License in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current CPR certificate for healthcare provider.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to meet deadlines and work under limited supervision.
• Valid Driver’s License in the State of Virginia with a minimum age 21 to drive for the organization.
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to the Agency and its insurance providers.
• Proof of motor vehicle insurance.

Qualifications

The hiring range for this position is $50.45 to $67.26. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.