Speech Pathologist Pediatric-Outpatient
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Inova Loudoun Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Specialty
Rehabilitation is looking for a FULL TIME SPEECH THERAPIST to join
our fabulous team
We are looking for a candidate who is flexible, energetic, ready to
join a fast-paced rehab department. We are a specialty clinic that
treats patients with unique needs and diverse diagnosis. We offer
an array of physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies
for patients from birth to 16 yrs. of age. Our team consists of 4
PT's, 4 OT's and 6 SLP's and a Rehab Tech. We have 3 Patient Access
Team members that support our team and work vigorously to schedule
our patients for evaluation and treatment.
The Speech Pathologist 1 adheres to department policies regarding
timeframe, form/content of written evaluations, progress notes, and
discharge summaries. Communicates effectively with patients,
families, medical staff, healthcare team members, students,
supervisors, and outside contacts. Completes all administrative and
other responsibilities in support of the operating unit while
demonstrating essential skill competencies in the use of treatment
modalities, equipment and protocols.
Job Responsibilities:
Documents evaluation results clearly and completely while including
all essential elements according to department policy.
Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to
treatment, actual performance, assessment as to status relevant to
the treatment plans, discharge needs and treatment summaries if
needed. Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the
course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs,
recommendations for follow-up, and patient and/or family education.
Documents clearly, concisely, and legibly within established
timeframes (e.g. allows other Therapists to continue treatment,
allows for interpretation by payers, and supports reimbursement).
Documents evidence of patient, family, and caregiver education.
Contacts families, Physicians, or other healthcare team members in
anticipation of the special needs of patients/families in a timely
manner to facilitate effective treatment plans. Provides
educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' level of
understanding and motivation.
Includes families/caregivers in education and training as
appropriate.
Demonstrates collaboration in communication with team members while
being open to feedback and receptive to change. Gives appropriate
instruction and supervision to assistive personnel consistent with
program/clinic policies and regulatory requirements.
Maintains productivity standards set by department/clinic and makes
efficient use of non-billable time while minimizing the use of
non-billable time. Consistently completes routine administrative
responsibilities within established timeframes (e.g. time cards,
coverage notes, and charge entry). Contributes to the educational
efforts of the department/clinic (e.g. in-services, students, CPR,
new hire orientation, QI). Assumes leadership roles in committees,
department processes, and special projects in accordance with
clinical expertise and individual performance plans Demonstrates
fiscal responsibility and knowledge about supplies, equipment,
billing, and staff resources used in the department
Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment
modalities, equipment, and protocols.
Applies knowledge of therapeutic techniques during evaluations and
throughout the course of treatment. Adjusts treatment plans
regularly and appropriately as patients' status changes.
Demonstrates current knowledge of the application of therapeutic
techniques and evaluation methods.
Demonstrates creative problem-solving and diversity when adapting
treatment plans to special circumstances. Assumes complete
responsibility over the course of speech patient management from
the time of initial contact to discharge for functional progress,
safety, and treatment outcomes. Addresses discharge planning needs
from initial evaluation to discharge.
Requirements:
Education: M.S. in Speech Pathology
Certification: BLS through American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensure: VA License required
ABOUT US
We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare
provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class
healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason
we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient
experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional
development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova,
we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more
compassionate future for healthcare.
_Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender
identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin,
political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth,
pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any
other characteristics protected by law._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.83 - $62.23 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
On call
Work setting:
In-person
Outpatient
Rehabilitation center
Application Question(s):
Must have VA License
Ability to Relocate:
Leesburg, VA 20176: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Keywords: Inova Health System, Leesburg , Speech Pathologist Pediatric-Outpatient, Healthcare , Leesburg, Virginia
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