Speech Therapist
Speech Therapist
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Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a Speech Language Therapist to join our acute care team in a PRN capacity. We require 2 weekend shifts per month 1 Major and 1 Minor holiday a year. This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting team working together to care for our patients.
is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety quality and patient experience.We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Speech Language Pathologist 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).
Minimum Requirements:
- Licensure - Speech Language Pathologist VA License
- Experience - Not required 1 year preferred in acute care preferred
- Education - Masters Degree Speech Pathology or Communication Sciences Disorders accredited by ASHA.
- Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in an acute care setting
Employment Type
Part-Time
