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Speech Language Pathologist

Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA

PRN (as needed) Two weekend days per month plus at least one holiday per year (Saturday and/or Sunday; 7AM - 3PM), flat rate

Please note: Prior acute care experience highly preferred

Job Summary: 

The Speech Language Pathologist will diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. They conduct thorough evaluations, design treatment plans, and utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills. 

Essential Functions: 

• Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs. 
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools. 
• Administer prescribed speech language pathology treatments tailored to individual patient needs. 
• Design rehabilitative programs addressing verbal and written language, voice articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, as well as memory and cognition. 
• Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home. 
• Adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, collaborating with healthcare team members and participating in patient care conferences. 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.  

Required Licensing & Certifications: 

Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of current practice (required)  

Certificate of Clinical Competence Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) (preferred at hire, required within one year)  

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)  

Experience: 

years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)   

Skills & Abilities: 

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients   
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.   
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.   
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.   
• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.  

Training: 

None 

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Speech Therapy - Southside RMC - Petersburg

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.