• Speech Pathologist

    LifePoint Health (Wytheville, VA)


    *$5,000 Sign on Bonus available for qualifying candidate*

     

    Evaluates and treats patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs. Provides education regarding prevention and treatment of injury and disease to patients and to the community. Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, treatment options and care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

     

    Reports to: Mgr - Rehab Svs

     

    FLSA: Exempt

     

    Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

    Drag Edit Delete

     

    Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.

    Drag Edit Delete

     

    Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.

    Drag Edit Delete

     

    Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.

    Drag Edit Delete

     

    Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

     

    *Required Skills*

    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

    Drag Edit Delete

    *Minimum Work Experience*

    Two years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred.

    Drag Edit Delete

    *Required Licenses*

    [Virginia, United States] Speech-language Pathologist

    In good standing with the Board

    Drag Edit Delete

    *Required Skills*

    BCLS within 30 days of hire.

     

    **Job:** **Please select a valid job field*

    **Organization:** **Wythe County Community Hospital*

    **Title:** *Speech Pathologist*

    **Location:** *Virginia-Wytheville*

    **Requisition ID:** *7454-3803*