Speech Pathologist - Full Time - Outpatient Pediatrics

Job Description

New hires may be eligible for relocation assistance. They may also be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $15k or $25k dependent on experience, OR up to $30k in student loan reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers.
• Works in any one of the rehab settings, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline specific interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process.
• Provides feedback from the Therapist I is critical to determine and recommend the patient's progression through the continuum of care.
• Maintains professional competence, identifies educational needs and seeks out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education.
• Delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation and billing guidelines, and recognizes need for program development and process improvement initiatives.
• Works in clinical settings such as Acute: Orthopedics Medical/Surgical Medical/Pulmonary Neurology Cardiac ICU Step Down Trauma NICU (OT) CST Inpatient Rehab Orthopedics Neurology Trauma Outpatient Orthopedics Neurology Pediatrics Women's Health Drivability Vestibular Lymphedema Aquatics Vision Wound Care.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Therapy.
• SLP License - Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire required.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment.
• Competent to successfully interact with patients, according to their special needs which may apply based upon the age of the patient served - Age Specific Competencies.
• Learns and exhibits consistent proficiency for entry level, setting defined, basic competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retail Savings Match
• An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Discounts to on-campus dining