Speech Language Pathologist
Healthpro Heritage
Arlington, VA
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Overview What Makes us the best choice for your career! At HealthPRO Heritage we have a higher calling with regards to our patients, team members and clients. We create meaningful relationships and have opportunities for every stage of your career. We come from every setting, location and background but we all share the "higher calling" passion in everything we do - personally and professionally. Are you one of us? * Compassion that is in a love of people * Ambition to make a difference in the lives of others * Desire to be a part of something bigger than ourselves Starting pay $45/hr + based on experience and qualifying interview We are looking for a Full Time Speech Language Pathologist CCC to join our team in Arlington, VA. If you desire part time hours 20-25/per week this is also an option. Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living/Independent Living, M-F Schedule Full benefit package: Health/dental/vision/life insurance beginning 1st of the month after hire, CEU360 (free CEUs) 401k, Paid time off, New grad mentorship, Competitive pay, Great leadership & support Responsibilities The primary purpose of the position is providing and directing speech therapy services to patients which may include pediatric, adult and/or geriatric persons. The goal of helping them reach their maximum performance potential within a medical model of practice shall occur. * On referral, evaluate the impact of available resident information on the assessment and treatment process. * Conduct and document a thorough assessment of the resident to determine and diagnose communicative deficits and equipment needs. * Develop and implement an individualized treatment program based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional goals. * Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines, and consistently maintain timely and accurate departmental records. * Instruct aides in appropriate procedures and provide supervision in accordance with applicable State law. * Enter a progress note in the resident record following each treatment session. * Revise the resident's treatment program, as needed, based upon resident performance. * Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format. * Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform residents of any potential risk during any procedure. * Work with nursing staff, resident and families to maximize resident's use of functional abilities. * Instruct residents and family/other caregiver about therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident at home following discharge. * Assist in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge. Maintain current knowledge of community resources. Qualifications * Master's Degree in Speech and Language Therapy. * Hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech- Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) credential offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. * Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development * Must maintain valid state Speech Language Pathology licensure Recruiter : Email Address [email protected]