Speech Pathologist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Consult with other members of the Rehabilitation Team to select the most appropriate therapeutic program for individual patients, based on patient needs and capabilities.
• Select activities that are appropriate and individualized for each patient.
• Teach patients/caregivers the skills and techniques consistent with the speech therapy plan of care.
• Prepare notes/reports summarizing patient's reactions to therapy.
• Congduct internal training programs for medical and nursing staff on speech language pathology techniques and objectives.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for student affiliations.
• Participate in performance improvement and program development initiatives as requested.
• Integrate principles of age-specific care into all aspects of practice.
• Initiate collaborative interactions with physicians and other hospital staff to improve patient care outcomes.
• Serve inpatient and outpatient areas when needed.
• Meet productivity expectations and positively assist department in achieving financial goals.
• Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Complete assigned tasks within timeframes allocated.
• Utilize work time wisely and efficiently, providing appropriate levels of care to patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology
• Experience: Previous experience is preferred, but will accept new graduates who are Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) eligible.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Preferred applicant should have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or be Clinical Fellowship Year eligible. Current licensure, or licensure eligibility, in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. BLS is required.