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Speech Pathologist - Full Time - Outpatient Pediatrics

Valley Health, Front Royal, VA, United States


Job Description
As a Therapist I, the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best‑practice service to its customers. The Therapist I may be employed in any rehab setting, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline‑specific interventions to improve safety and functional independence through the rehab process. The therapist’s feedback is critical to determine and recommend the patient’s progression through the continuum of care. The Therapist I is responsible for establishing and maintaining professional competence, identifying educational needs and seeking learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and continuing education. The therapist is mindful of fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation and billing guidelines, and recognizing the need for program development and process improvement initiatives. Clinical settings may include acute areas such as orthopedics, medical/surgical, pulmonary, neurology, cardiac ICU, step down, trauma, NICU (OT), CST, inpatient rehab, orthopedics, neurology, trauma, outpatient orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, women’s health, drivability, vestibular, lymphedema, aquatics, vision, and wound care.

New hires may be eligible for relocation assistance. They may also be eligible for a sign‑on bonus of $15,000 or $25,000 depending on experience, or up to $30,000 in student loan reimbursement.

Education
Post‑Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Therapy.

Certification & Licensure

SLP License – Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire required.

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) AHA approved. New hires must have AHA appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment.

Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs, which may be age‑specific.

Learning and exhibiting consistent proficiency for entry‑level, setting‑defined basic competency in the provision of discipline‑specific interventions.

Benefits

A Zero‑Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional well‑being

Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive‑Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on‑campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

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