Speech Pathologist Job Princeton area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current or temporary Speech Language Pathologist licensure in the state where services will be provided.
Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology, obtained within 48 months of hire.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care, including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions, and evaluation with an interdisciplinary team approach.

Evaluates speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-linguistic needs; develops and implements treatment programs for assigned patients.

Determines and revises priorities for direct and indirect patient‑care activities based on patient need and available resources.

Documents all treatments according to department policies and procedures, with supervision and documentation review.

Participates in the Performance Improvement program of the Rehabilitation Services department, focusing on speech therapy delivery that is timely, appropriate, and cost‑effective.

May supervise and schedule graduate assistants, interns, students, and volunteers; approve lesson plans and reports; provide feedback during supervised sessions; and evaluate student performance at semester end.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Manual lifts of patients are minimized; transfers and repositioning should not exceed 35 pounds, using lift equipment as indicated.
Work requires strength and stamina for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment that can weigh 40+ pounds.
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and various cleaning and laundry chemicals is a characteristic of the work environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve effective patient care and meet work schedules.

ADDITIONAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Scheduled weekly hours: 10

Shift: –
Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital
Cost Center: 214 PCH Speech Therapy
Address: 122 12th Street, Princeton, West Virginia

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.

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