What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist PRN - Home Health position at Augusta Health Brand?
Job Summary
The speech-language pathologist is responsible for evaluating each patient (pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) assigned to them, determine short-term and long-term goals in conjunction with the patient and other team members when appropriate, develop and implement a comprehensive treatment program to meet these goals with direct supervision as needed for new graduates, and perform these tasks in a timely, effective manner that corresponds to the productivity standards for the department. Additional responsibilities will include administrative assignments as assigned. Speech-Language Pathologists will adhere to all state and federal regulations that apply to the practice of speech-language pathology.
Education and License Requirements for Home Health
Speech‐language pathologist. A person who has a master’s or doctoral degree in speech language pathology, and who meets either of the following requirements: (1) Is licensed as a speech‐language pathologist by the state in which the individual furnishes such services; or (2) In the case of an individual who furnishes services in a state which does not license speech‐language pathologists: (i) Has successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience); (ii) Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full‐time speech‐language pathology services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in speech language pathology or a related field; and (iii) Successfully completed a national examination in speech‐ language pathology approved by the Secretary.
Experience Preferred
- Two years of clinical experience is preferred, but not required.
License Requirements
- Licensure in the State of Virginia, and Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.
- Virginia Driver’s License
Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:
- Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
- Free onsite parking
- Shift and weekend differentials
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite child care
Company Information
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Equal Opportunity
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
