Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for Danville, VA

Job Location

Danville, VA 24541

Job Summary

This position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates clients, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the speech therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, communication, speech oral motor skills, dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, psychosocial, and functioning.
• Coordinates the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instructs clients in their use.
• Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest.
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each client.
• Instructs client in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates client progress, attitudes, and behavior, as related to rehabilitative potential.
• Adapts program according to the needs of individual client.
• Attends and contributes to client care, staffing and other related meetings.
• Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in speech therapy techniques and objectives.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
• Maintains, cleans, identifies, and reports need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Puts customer service first: ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individual's needs and rights.

Qualifications

• The Speech/Language Pathologist must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
• Must possess a master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology or related area.
• Must possess or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association or be eligible to participate as a Clinical Fellow.
• Must be able and willing to practice Speech/Language Pathology per state guidelines.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.