Speech Pathologist - Outpatient - Short Pump Pavilion
About The Position
The Speech Pathologist II is an experienced therapist capable of independently adapting interventions to meet specific patient needs. This role provides coverage in their primary setting and can also support other hospital, rehab, and outpatient settings with minimal to moderate guidance. The Speech Pathologist II takes on basic leadership responsibilities, demonstrates flexibility, exercises good judgment, problem-solves effectively, and collaborates with colleagues. They participate productively in department projects and events, and in addition to attending educational activities, they also provide in-service education to other staff. At Level II, the Speech Pathologist begins developing skills for student supervision under the mentorship of an experienced supervisor and may participate in department-level research activities with mentorship.
Requirements
- License (or licensure eligible) from the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP).
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in SLP from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
- Current CCC in SLP.
- CPR certification.
- Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience.
- Previous clinical experience with evaluation/treatment of neurogenic, motor speech, linguistic/cognitive communication disorders and swallowing disorders.
- Previous experience performing swallow studies including MBS and bedside assessments.
- Previous experience planning and executing treatment.
- Masters Degree from an ASHA accredited program in Speech and Language Pathology.
- Completes required learning exchange courses.
- Able to provide services to multiple settings after being oriented and deemed competent for that patient population; this includes covering outpatient, rehab and inpatient areas in addition to SLP’s primary area of practice (i.e. inpatient vs. rehab).
- Lifting 20-50 lbs.
- Prolonged standing.
- Prolonged sitting.
- Walking (distance).
- Climbing (steps, ladder, other).
- Strong recall.
- Reasoning.
- Problem solving.
- Hearing.
- Speak clearly.
- Write legibly.
- Reading.
- Logical thinking.
- Fast pace environment.
- Steady pace.
- Able to handle multiple priorities.
- Frequent and intense customer interactions.
- Noisy environment.
- Able to adapt to frequent change.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two (2) years of previous clinical experience.
- Previous experience with trach management as related to swallowing and communication disorders.
- Previous experience managing complex swallowing and/or communication, linguistic/cognitive disorders.
- Minimal novice experience with dysphasia including MBS and bedside swallow evaluations.
- Previous work experience in a similar practice setting (e.g. critical care, long term care, outpatient, etc.).
- Previous experience with computer-based documentation systems.
- SLPs with their CCC’s may provide student supervision if deemed competent to do so by Department Manager or Student Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Adapt intervention to meet specific patient needs.
- Provide coverage in primary setting and as needed in other hospital/rehab/outpatient settings.
- Assume basic leadership roles within the department.
- Demonstrate flexibility, exercise good judgment, and problem-solve.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Participate in department projects or events.
- Provide in-service education to other staff.
- Begin developing skills to provide student supervision with mentorship.
- Participate in research activities at the department level, being mentored as needed.
- Schedule frequency and intensity of therapy.
- Select assessment instruments and administer assessments.
- Interpret results.
- Complete documentation.
- Plan and carry out treatment strategies.
- Develop long- and short-term goals.
- Perform patient/family/staff education.
- Report at patient/family/team conferences.
- Terminate therapy when appropriate.
- Manage or mentor and provide advice/guidance/training regarding clinical skills, professional practice, ethical behaviors, billing, caseload management, educational opportunities, documentation, and patient care.
- Provide services to multiple settings after orientation and competency validation.
- Possible weekend rotations required.
Benefits
- $10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by May 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
