Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Job Description

Job Description

Job position description :

• We’re looking for a full-time contract therapist (35 hours).
• Determines each patient’s need for skilled therapy based on objective and documented criteria
• Evaluates patients within one working day of physician’s order
• Conducts the evaluation according to the standardized or recommend techniques and procedures including timely documentation
• Develops treatment plan at the end of the evaluation which includes measurable and objective long and short-term goals for each patient based on the evaluation data
• Follows each treatment plan in an objective, measurable and documented approach
• Prepares a daily work schedule and completes all treatments scheduled
• Requests assistance or adjusts therapy scheduled to avoid interference with the quality of service
• Maintains timely and accurate records according to policies, procedures and regulations with included evaluations, screenings, progress notes, discharge summaries, labor and service logs
• Maintains active and supportive communications with the patient, significant others, physicians and other team members concerning progress, problems, home programs, follow-up, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Communicates pertinent information on a timely basis to supervisor and seeks guidance necessary for performance of duties.

Responds appropriately to clinical supervision as indicated by improving skills

• In the Intensive Care Unit, he / she coordinates daily with patient’s nurse
• Coordinates care on daily basis via discussion with medical staff and Physical, Occupational and Respiratory Therapies as well as Dietitians
• Seeks frequent verbal interaction with attending physician in high acuity cases
• Initiates early discussion with Discharge Planners to maximize treatment for the shorter duration cases (less than one week)
• Conducts Modified Barium Swallow studies on the same day of referral
• Documents plan of care on Evaluation form and Nurse’s RAND; does not write Clarification Orders 26. Diet texture changes recommended to physician on day of evaluation;

follow individual physician guideline to change texture

Top benefits or perks :

• Reimbursements for necessary on-boarding requirements
• Steady and reliable Bi-weekly pay
• Flexible work hours
• Referral Bonus program (Paid 2 weeks after the referral begins)

Location :

Multiple locations throughout Virginia!

Contact / application information :

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume to [email protected]. If you are qualified, we will be in touch to schedule an interview.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Company Description

Norella Solutions is a fast-growing agency that makes YOU the priority. Owned and operated by veterans and respiratory therapists, we have the values and industry knowledge necessary to make your experience smooth and enjoyable! While working with us, you can be sure to be treated like family.

We focus on you, so that you can focus on your patients!

Company Description

Norella Solutions is a fast-growing agency that makes YOU the priority. Owned and operated by veterans and respiratory therapists, we have the values and industry knowledge necessary to make your experience smooth and enjoyable! While working with us, you can be sure to be treated like family.

We focus on you, so that you can focus on your patients!