PRN SLP

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Responsible for the evaluation, clinical assessment, treatment, plan, performance of Speech-Language interventions, and treatment plan progression for physician-referred patients that demonstrate speech, language, hearing, and oral myofuctional disorders. Responsibilities also include consulting with physicians and the health care team regarding patient care, participating in team and patient care, participating in team and patient/family conferences, educating physicians and associated to speech-language interventions to insure continuity of care, and completing all required paper work such as clinical records, care plans, and charge sheets. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Master’s Degree from a school of Speech Language pathology. 2. Current West Virginia SLP Therapy Licensure, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed. 3. CPR certification within 30 days of hire date. 4. Valid driver’s license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Member of (ASLHA) American Speech Language Hearing Association. 2. Must possess valid WV driver’s license and must have automobiles insurance of $1000,0000/3000,0000 on his/her vehicle. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1.Performs evaluation procedures according to policy/procedures according to policy/procedure or standard of care including but not limited to: dysphagia evaluation, voice evaluation, communication evaluation, cognitive assessment, language evaluation, hearing screens. 2.Safely and effectively delivers and analyzes speech-language interventions as per clinical policies and procedures. 3.Implements home programs, meets patient/family educational needs as per policy and procedure. 4.Promptly and thoroughly completes required clinical documentation including evaluations, progress reports, discharge summaries, and care plans. 5.Instructs and delegates restorative speech language programs to the nursing staff to insure continuum of care as per policy and procedure. 6.Calls patients timely and follows visit pattern. 7.Performs CPR when directed by patient’s/appropriate representative’s wishes. 8.Demonstrates bag technique per policy and procedure. 9.Apply and maintain equipment according to the Policy and Procedure Manual. 10.Follows supply requisition systems as per policy and procedure. 11.Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan on a regular basis. 12.Coordinates the care team in order to facilitate a change in the level of care in compliance with the change in level of care standard. 13.Identifies the stages of death and dying PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Frequent walking, standing, and sitting. 2. Must be able to position patients for effective delivery of care. 3. Must be able to physically demonstrate Speech – Language interventions. 4. Must be able to perform the physical task of written communication. 5. Must have adequate visual and hearing acuity to allow for competent delivery of care. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Exposure to bodily fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases. 2. Exposure to toxic gases, fumes, and odors. 3. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions. 4. Exposure to electrical current. 5. Exposure to radiation from x-rays. 6. Exposure to bad road conditions. 7. Exposure to wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways. 8. The majority of work is performed in the patient’s home and may require extensive travel. 9. Subject to unpredictable situations. May be exposed to adverse or unpleasant home environments. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal. 2. Must demonstrate good initiative and sound judgment in the evaluation and delivery of speech-language services. 3. Must be able to perform the physical task of written communication. 4. Must have good time management skills. 5.Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures. Additional Job Description: This position would cover Clarksburg, Morgantown and Uniontown Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: SHC WVUHS Home Care Cost Center: 369 SHC Home Health Clarksburg B Address: 2673 Davisson Run Rd Clarksburg West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. WVU Medicine recently moved to a new Applicant Tracking System. If you are unable to login, please create a new account to apply. Thank you for your interest in working with WVUM. 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