Western State Hospital is recruiting for a P14 (12 hours per week) Speech Therapist to work as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team to conduct assessments; develop and implement treatment plans and intervention techniques; and, evaluate results for individuals with swallowing disorders. Services will meet the needs of clients and will be in accordance with rules, regulations and policies as set forth by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), ASHA Code of Ethics, Commonwealth of Virginia and Western State Hospital.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required include diagnostic and rehabilitative expertise in speech-language pathology; diagnostic and rehabilitative expertise in swallowing disorders; basic understanding in behavioral management; ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary staff; good organizational skills; and, basic computer skills. Graduation from college and Licensed by the Virginia Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Western State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility.
| Salary | Negotiable |
| Position | P14 (1,500 hours per year maximum; no state benefits) |
| Shift | Flexible |
| Department | Nutrition Services |
| Submit a completed state application by: | OPEN UNTIL FILLED |
| Submit application to: | Human Resources Management and Development Western State Hospital P. O. Box 2500 Staunton, Virginia 24402-2500 |