Inova Health System·Falls Church, Virginia
The Speech Pathologist is responsible for conducting evaluations and implementing treatment plans for pediatric patients. They must maintain accurate progress notes and collaborate effectively with families and the healthcare team.
Inova Fairfax Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Pediatrics team.
This position is PRN, Days Vary (3pm until 6:30pm, open to full days as well), no weekend or holiday requirement Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.
We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits: Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Speech Pathologist Job Responsibilities: The Speech Pathologist 1 adheres to department policies regarding timeframe, form/content of written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, healthcare team members, students, supervisors, and outside contacts.
Completes all administrative and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit while demonstrating essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols.
Performs re-evaluations, according to department guidelines, while adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Selects evaluation and treatment methods appropriate to the diagnosis, age group and physical/emotional status of patients, while formulating appropriate treatment plans.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Education: Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Sciences Disorders accredited by ASHA.
New Graduate Speech Language pathologist eligible for clinical fellowship.
BLS from the American Heart Association required upon start.
VA Speech Language Pathologist License required upon start or Provisional VA license accepted if candidate is being considered for Clinical fellowship. (Must be eligible for full active VA licensure upon completion of CFY.)
Preferred Qualifications: 1 year of Speech Pathologist (SLP) experience Speech language therapy experience in pediatrics
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Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Requires a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Sciences Disorders and a valid VA license or eligibility for a clinical fellowship. BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required upon start.
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