Petersburg Healthcare Center - Petersburg, VA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Petersburg, VA
101-250 employees
About the position
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position at CommuniCare Rehab offers a unique opportunity to work directly with residents at Petersburg Healthcare Center. As part of an in-house team, the SLP will play a crucial role in evaluating and treating patients to enhance their communication and cognitive abilities. This role emphasizes flexibility, work-life balance, and the potential for professional growth within a rapidly expanding company.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, review, and screen patient's/resident's medical charts and develop a treatment plan based on their needs.
- Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive problems.
- Administer, score, and interpret specialized speech tests.
- Instruct residents, families, and caregivers on monitoring speech and practicing new skills, including diet recommendations for safe swallowing techniques.
- Attend and lead interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to the rehab team and participate in family meetings.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor's and/or a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Hold a valid or pending State Speech Language Pathology License.
Benefits
- Competitive wages with no wage freeze
- Generous PTO and end of year PTO buy back
- Work schedule flexibility and work-life balance
- Promote-from-within culture
- Paid CEU online library
