Speech Therapist
Company: DHRM
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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:
www.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 www.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.
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