SLP – Speech Language Pathologist Job – Home Care – Covington, VA

Progressus Therapy, LLC

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Our client is a large health care system including hospitals, outpatient centers, rehabilitation centers, and home care that has a need for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist in the Covington, Virginia area. The position is in a Home Care opportunity and a direct hire position.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client’s division, Home Care Services, is currently seeking Speech Language Pathologists.  Assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and accurately provides Speech Therapy (SLP) evaluations, develops and implements SLP treatment plans; provides education and information to patients and caregivers; participates in required discharge planning and completes all required documentation according to policy.  The SLP supervises and assumes responsibility for care provided by rehab aides.  Therapists may be assigned other duties such as clinical instructor for student affiliations, performance improvement, and program development.

QUALIFICATIONS: Therapists must have a Bachelor or Master Degree in Speech Language Pathology and appropriate course work in speech and audiology; must have current licensure in the state of Virginia. Other requirements include BLS completion within 3 months of hire.  Must have excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to operate and apply therapeutic equipment; ability to lift/push/pull light to heavy equipment, supplies, and patients; creativity and problem solving skills.

SALARY: $56,118 DOE. Salary scale is a national projection, so it may vary depending on geographic location. Specific information will be provided upon preliminary screening with our client.

BENEFITS: In addition to competitive wages, our client offers: Comprehensive benefits; Career advancement opportunities; College tuition assistance; Multiple service and performance reward programs; Award-winning program designed to keep employees healthy; Employee perks and discounts at many area businesses

Progressus Therapy, LLC is the nation’s leading special education solutions provider; taking great pride in working with the country’s top SLPs, OTs, and PTs in school-based settings, Early Intervention, and medical settings. In addition to placing therapists employed by Progressus Therapy, we also help employers find qualified therapists for them to direct hire to fill critical open positions at their facilities.  When you become a Progressus Therapist or find a direct hire position with one of our valued clients, rest assured you are working a company that traces its roots to the clinical side and has its foundation squarely where it should be, focused on quality outcomes for the patient. Progressus Therapy is affiliated with the makers of Hooked On Phonics, the Sylvan Learning Center, Catapult Learning, and Reading Rainbow.

If interested in more details, apply immediately by going to www.progressustherapy.com/apply or call toll free: 1-800-892-0640 ext.203

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