Sentara Healthcare

Licensed Speech Therapist, SLP

Sentara Healthcare • $72K — $104K *
Newport News, VA 23608In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program.
  • Licensed by the State Board of Healing Arts as a Speech Pathologist.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech pathology/audiology.
  • Current CPR training required.
  • COVID-19 vaccination series required in specific locations.

Responsibilities

  • Assist physicians in evaluating patients' speech/language function.
  • Establish and revise goals and care plans for patients with speech deficits.
  • Perform recertifications and manage patient discharge processes.
  • Conduct OASIS assessments and complete required documentation.
  • Instruct patients and families on communication improvement methods.
  • Recommend appropriate communication devices based on patient needs.
  • Monitor patient progress and update treatment plans as necessary.

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Employee referral bonuses available.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Participation in employee engagement committees.
  • Shift differentials for specific hours worked.
  • Company-paid life insurance for employees.
  • Access to employee assistance programs (EAP).
Full Job Description
Join our team atVHS Rehabilitation as a Speech Therapist (SLP).

Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services

Full-time, part-time and PRN opportunities available!

30, 60 or 90 day contracts available!

Daily Pay!

Weekend incentives available!

Locations include: Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Gloucester and Kilmarnock

$35-$50/hour (all inclusive)

Responsibilities as Speech Therapist (ST):
  • Assists the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function. Assesses home environment and identifies equipment needs related to speech/language function.
  • Identifies functional speech deficits and establishes goals and plan of care to improve patient's function, revising as necessary.
  • Performs and complete recertifications, resumption-of-care, and discharge
  • Comprehensive OASIS assessments and associated paperwork in accordance with agency policy.
  • Instructs patient and family members, as well as other health team members, in methods of assisting the patient in improving communication skills.
  • Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
  • Periodically re-evaluates and upgrades the patient's program to maximize functional improvement. Records and reports to the patient's physician the patient's progress in treatment and any changes in the patient's condition and plan of care.
  • Confers with the family, referring physician, and other agency professional staff to obtain information to promote coordinated, efficient, and quality patient care.
  • Performs and submits required documentation of patient's evaluations, plan of care, clinical notes, and progress reports, summaries along with changes in orders.
  • All patients visit notes must be returned in on the next scheduled workday, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours.
  • Maintains necessary statistical and billing data.
  • Keeps abreast of changes in speech pathology practice and theory, contributes to the field through research, presentations, and in-services.
  • Attends and contributes to in-services, clinical records reviews, meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the agency


Qualifications for Speech Therapist (ST):
  • Primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine required-NE Only
  • A Master's Degree in Speech Pathology from a Department of Speech Pathology at an accredited college approved by the American Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology of the American Speech and Hearing Association.
  • Licensed in the State of practice by the State
  • Board of Healing Arts to practice as a Speech Pathologist. Certificate of Clinical competence in speech pathology or audiology. Must possess and maintain proof of current CPR training


Benefits as Speech Therapist (ST):
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Health, vision, and dental benefits
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee engagement and culture committee
  • Shift differentials
  • Company sponsored life insurance
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) resources


About Sentara Healthcare

Sentara Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare system that operates hospitals, outpatient care centers, imaging centers, and other healthcare facilities in Virginia and North Carolina. The system provides a range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health. Sentara Healthcare also offers health plans and wellness programs. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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Industry
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* Ladders Estimates

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