Speech Language Pathologist- Pediatric Rehab

About the role

Pediatric Rehab setting. Sign on bonus eligible.

Responsibilities

• Confirm and interpret physician referrals
• Perform patient assessments
• Plan and implement individualized treatment programs taking into account the patient's developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses in accordance with regulations governing the principles and practice of Speech-Language Pathology
• Provide patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment when planning/implementing treatment programs designed to achieve goals set with the patient and/or family member
• Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other members of the health care team
• Document in the patient's medical record and complete other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures
• Collaborate with other clinical staff, support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care
• Participate in other patient care and departmental/professional activities as requested/assigned including but not limited to presenting/attending in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review and attending staff meetings
• May supervise Speech Language Pathology students as provided by State of Virginia licensure/practice standards and Federal regulations
• Orient new employees and may provide guidance to volunteers, other students, support, or contract staff
• May provide problem-solving, consultation, advising or interpretation services to others
• Suggest cost containment initiatives in immediate work unit/department
• May be required to work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs, in which case will provide own transportation
• For Home Care Departments: work is performed at patient's home
• Depending on site, may require ability to conduct and interpret video fluoroscopies including dictation and sign-off procedures
• Home care practitioners must provide own transportation and travel daily between patient homes
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and assess data reflective of the patient's status
• Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provide care according to departmental policies and procedures

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or eligible to complete clinical fellowship year (CFY)
• Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• AHA BLS-certified (from a Carilion approved program) within six months of employment
• Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required

Qualifications

• Experience in site specific level of care preferred but not required
• For Home Health positions: one year of clinical experience required
• Feeding Experience Preferred

Pay

$36.87 - $55.31. Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.