Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital - Winchester, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Winchester, VA

Hospitals

About the position

The Speech Language Pathologist at Mary Free Bed is responsible for evaluating patients' needs for speech therapy and planning and executing individualized treatment programs. This role is integral to the rehabilitation process, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care tailored to their specific needs. The position requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and adherence to best practices in speech therapy, while also focusing on continuous professional development and maintaining a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Support the overall Mission and Vision of Mary Free Bed by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers.
• Act as an active member of the interdisciplinary team, responding to physician referrals and determining the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient.
• Provide discipline-specific interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of clients through the rehab process.
• Establish and maintain professional competence, identifying educational needs and seeking out learning opportunities.
• Deliver rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation, and billing guidelines.
• Maintain a working knowledge of departmental, hospital, and organizational initiatives and updates, and communicate professionally and timely.
• Document thorough and accurate accounts of events, observations, and conclusions consistent with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Take charge of self-development by soliciting feedback and acquiring or strengthening skills through coursework or other methods.
• Recognize opportunities and initiate actions to capitalize on them, looking for new and productive ways to make an impact.

Requirements

• Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Therapy
• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) License
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA Approved
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment
• Overall minimum score of 'Exceeds Expectations' and at least 'Fully Meets Expectations' in all individually scored areas on most recent performance appraisal.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in various clinical settings such as Acute, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient, and Pediatrics.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment practices for identified impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.

Benefits

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives
• Focus on patient care
• Clinical variety and challenge
• Family culture
• Trust in each other
• A proud tradition of service