Speech-Language Pathologist

Celebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post , Goodwin Living is more than a team it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.

Location : Alexandria, VA and Falls Church, VA

Pay : We offer competitive pay ranging from $38 to $48 an hour plus incredible benefits!

Goodwin Living ranks #2 thanks to team members who respond to an annual survey conducted by a neutral, third-party resource.

Here are some reasons they honor us with this ranking :

• Embracing Diversity : Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities : We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members : By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

About the Position

Evaluates residents, under physician referral, with swallowing and communication disorders. Develops effective treatment plans and obtains approval for services from referring physician.

Manages schedule per scheduling policy, communicating any issues to Director of Rehabilitation and rehab MDS coordinator as per policy.

Completes all required assessments for Medicare skilled / Medicare A and Medicare B clients.

Communicates and teaches families and other health team members to improve outcomes and follow-through with compensatory strategies and diet changes.

Conducts in-services and screens residents as assigned to determine those at risk and in need of services.

Schedule : Monday-Friday 9am-2pm

Key Duties

• Provides Speech Therapy evaluations and treatments to overcome specific losses of communication and swallowing abilities due to disease and trauma.
• Effectively communicates with the physician, nursing, and other team members to relay resident’s progress with treatment, through accurate treatment notes, weekly progress reports, fourteen (14) day and monthly re-evaluations, and discharge summaries per the Rehab Department’s policies and procedures and Medicare guidelines.

Copies progress note to the IDT record.

• Coordinates resident’s treatment with nursing staff, dietary department, occupational, and physical therapists.
• Reports changes in the resident’s medical status to the charge nurse for communication with the Physician. Documents changes in IDT notes per department policy.
• Participates in care plan meetings and discharge planning for patients on caseload, as assigned during the Friday care plan meeting.

Monitors the care plan list and gives a report to the therapist going to the care plan, if not assigned to attend, for all patients on caseload.

• Maintains accurate billing records of treatment minutes for PPS billing, units and treatment codes for Medicare B billing, and per facility protocol for Managed Care clients.
• Works effectively with Rehab Manager to cover the needed visits on all patient POCs when holidays are included in the week.

This requirement may lead to occasional longer days, if PRN staff is not available, with adequate notice being given to staff ST by Director of Rehabilitation if additional hours are needed

• Maintain treatment schedules of patient’s under their POC, and coordinates treatment times with other treating disciplines on a daily basis.
• Completes daily treatment times in AOD system and on interdisciplinary schedule on common server the day before the treatment day, so that treatment is coordinated with nursing and other therapies.
• Communicates with rehab department MDS coordinator if unable to see any patients on the schedule, or if treatment time is less than called for on the POC..
• Attends department’s Medicare A meeting weekly if possible. If the meeting time conflicts with scheduled clients, gives an update on all patients before the meeting.
• Communicates initiation of Restorative Nursing Programs to Staff Development Coordinator per established facility protocol.

Trains floor nursing staff in resident specific programs.

• Participates in per review process for yearly ST competencies.
• Participates in QA studies as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Job Requirements

• Master of Science or Master of Arts degree from accredited college or university
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
• Current Virginia State Licensure
• Maintains yearly CPR certification (adult only)
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully and compassionately with residents, family members, caregivers, and co-workers.
• Have the ability to motivate residents to participate as fully as possible in their rehabilitation programs.
• Professional dress, demeanor and presentation
• Be enthusiastic, flexible, and able to adapt to the changing healthcare work environment

A sampling of our many benefits :

At Goodwin Living, we’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed).

Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to part-time team members :

• Paid Time Off
• DailyPay : Work and get paid the same day!
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission : to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them.

Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent.

With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.