Title: Speech Language Pathologist - Therapist II-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title: Therapist II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will provide speech and language support for psychogeriatric patients utilizing a patient-centered model. Identify, assess, train, and return individuals to the least restrictive diet. Prioritize individual interests, respect individuals and employees, and share and use information and resources. Work in an interdisciplinary team to provide evaluative and treatment/training services, to achieve maximum functional skills for individuals with identified needs for speech therapy, nutritional management services and need of modified barium swallow studies. To promote dignity, self-determination, and empowerment, for both staff and patient in order to meet each individual's potential in work, and everyday aspects of life.
- Knowledge of assessment and treatment in speech/language pathology, audiological services, nutritional management and effective resource management principles.
- Possess knowledge of the specialized facts and clinical skills necessary to provide care for individuals with physical disability and chronic illness.
- Considerable knowledge of geriatric and psychiatric/mental.
- Considerable ability to assess a changing patient environment and manage the therapeutic milieu.
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment/recovery team.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
-Skilled in verbal and written communication and problem-solving.
- Ability to lead and coordinate work among various disciplines and cross-functional departments.

Minimum Qualifications

- Completion of all requirements for a master's degree in speech/language pathology.
- Licensed and certified to practice speech/language pathology in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Experienced at designing, implementing, and evaluating assessment and treatment/training strategies in the domain of speech/language pathology

Additional Considerations

- Prior experience in a hospital setting.
- Prior experience in a psychiatric setting.

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.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. 

Under Virginia Code § 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges as listed under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.02.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 804-766-3322 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). 

Equal Opportunity: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. 

Veteran Preference: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application. 

Benefits: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Tricia Wilson

Phone: 804-518-3339

Email: tricia.wilson@dbhds.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.