Speech Therapist

Title: Speech Therapist

State Role Title: Therapist III

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Agency Website: dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Establishes skilled speech treatment plans for residents. Conducts skilled speech services to residents once treatment plans are made including but not limited to; symbolic language, dysphasia, aphasia, voice treatment and treatment for communication and assistive devices.

Works cooperatively with other IDT members to design integrated plans and provide supportive documentation. Goals, objectives, and plans are identified for all patients receiving ST services within established time frames or of recommended changes and all target dates are current.

Ensures assess-ments are completed within established timeframes and that cost information is forwarded to the appropriate sources in a timely manner. Attends and actively participates in clinics and meetings.

Uses the appropriate lines of communication and resources within the system to facilitate change and resolve problems.

Provides direction and training for speech related services implemented by non-speech staff as assigned or as necessary. Provides in-service training to departmental staff on topics relevant to departmental goals. Attends and successfully completes all mandatory training as scheduled. Assists with additional activities as assigned.

Review medical records to collect data that is relevant to the assessment as assigned and instructed; Gathers additional assessment information through interview of client, staff, and family as assigned. Completes initial evaluation and subsequent re-certifications as needed.

Attends department and other meetings. Conducts department meetings as assigned and completes ancillary documentation and communication. Follows all safety rules and regulations. Initiates and recommend appropriate corrective action necessary when violations are seen.

Maintains clean and safe environments ensuring orderly work area throughout the unit are maintained. Will recommend purchase of new equipment. May serve on committees as designated by supervisor and compete special project as assigned. Will perform supervision of CFY candidates according to ASHA regulations.

All other duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of assessment and treatment in general speech therapy and developmental disabilities, standards of practice at ICF/MRs, and effective resource management principles. Skilled in verbal and written communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Ability to lead and coordinate work of the therapy department, and cross-functional departments as needed.

Additional Considerations

None.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.

Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).

Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.

LAYOFF POLICY-LAYOFF FOR COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA POSITIONS ONLY: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The CARD may be scanned and attached to the application of faxed to (540) 857-6173.

Salaries for current state employee will be determined according to the current state compensation policy.

Offer contingent upon successful completion of references and background checks and drug testing.

Contact Information

Name: Kristen Johnson

Phone: (540) 982-2860 Ext 4903

Email: kristen.johnson@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.