Speech/Language Pathologist

WVU Barnsville Hospital • Barnesville, OH • 12h ago

Evaluates and treats patients requiring speech-language-swallowing therapy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Current or temporary licensure in state of West Virginia, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed. Permanent licensure within 90 days of hire.

Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology OR if a recent graduate, must complete a Clinical Fellowship within 48 months from hire.

Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

One (1) year of experience.

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation with an interdisciplinary team approach.

Evaluates speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-linguistic needs and develops and implements the treatment programs for assigned patients to provide coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, and rehabilitation interventions within an interdisciplinary team approach. Determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient need and available resources. Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as monitored by supervision, by documentation review, and consultation with referring Provider

Performs evaluation of patient response to tasks performed and delegated.

Participates in the Performance Improvement program of the Rehabilitation Services department with emphasis on speech therapy, to assure the delivery of appropriate, timely, and cost-effective services.

May supervise assigned graduate assistants/interns, students and volunteers. Assigns schedules for students to participate in evaluation and treatment of patients conducted in the clinical setting. Approves graduate student lesson plans, reports, documentation in hospital EMR, or appropriate written communication for assigned patients. Provides feedback to students during supervised sessions. Discusses techniques, goals, and materials to be used in therapy sessions. Provides written evaluation of student performance at the end of the semester.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient's profile and appropriate algorithms. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policy where applicable.

Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perc

Similar Jobs

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

WVU Barnsville Hospital • Barnesville, OH • 12h ago

Hospital & Medical

This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbentaccepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge...

12h ago

Go to Apply

CDL Truck Driver Van OTR Fleet

Roehl Transport • Morristown, OH • 2w ago

Trucking & Construction

In our over the road Van Fleet, you'll haul largely no-touch freight across 48 states and Canada. As you see the nation, you'll also see many different shippers and locations. You'll get our Dynamic Pay Plan that better...

2w ago

Go to Apply

Waitress

Beallsville Diner LLC • Beallsville, OH • 2w ago

Retail & Hospitality

Beallsville Diner LLC- Beallsville, Ohio 43716 Family style restaurant seeks applicants for the position of waitress. Must be at least 18 years of age Position is 10-15 hours/week Tues thru Sat 10 am-8 pm Starting wage i...

2w ago

Go to Apply

Truck Driver on-the-job CDL Training

Roehl Transport • Morristown, OH • 3w ago

Trucking & Construction

On-the-Job CDL Training Program Truck Driving Job Make more of yourself and for yourself. If you qualify, Roehl Transport will pay you to get your CDL ( https://www.roehl.jobs/driving-jobs/cdl-truck-driving-schools ) &am...

3w ago

Go to Apply

Cashier

Pilot Company • Belmont, OH • 4w ago

Retail & Hospitality

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $11.38 - $14.88 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment where no two days are th...

4w ago

Go to Apply

Deli Production Team Member

Pilot Company • Belmont, OH • 4w ago

Retail & Hospitality

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $11.54 - $16.08 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment where no two days are th...

4w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.