Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Help Residents Communicate, Connect, and Thrive.

At Old Dominion Rehabilitation and Nursing, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. As a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers, we are committed to delivering resident-centered, quality-focused care in a workplace culture built around teamwork, respect, and uplifting others.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about helping residents improve communication, cognition, swallowing, and overall quality of life, we want you on our team!

Why Join Old Dominion?

• Flexible Opportunities – Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN positions available.
• Meaningful Work – Make a lasting difference in residents' communication, function, independence, and quality of life.
• Positive Work Environment – Work alongside a supportive and collaborative rehabilitation team.
• Employee Engagement Activities – Be part of a culture that values, recognizes, and uplifts its team members.
• Excellent Training – Continue developing your clinical knowledge and professional skills.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Be rewarded for the expertise and dedication you bring to resident care.

Your Role as a Speech-Language Pathologist

As an SLP, you will provide skilled, individualized services to help residents achieve meaningful communication, cognitive, and swallowing goals while maximizing their independence and participation in daily life.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate referred residents to determine their speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs.
• Assess medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations, and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on each resident's needs, abilities, capacity, and tolerance.
• Establish realistic, measurable, and achievable therapeutic goals.
• Provide skilled speech-language pathology services in accordance with physician orders and established plans of care.
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment approaches as clinically appropriate.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and staff regarding therapy goals, treatment strategies, and recommendations.
• Complete accurate and timely evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certifications, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, rehabilitation staff, and other disciplines to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Federal Residents' Rights, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Current and valid Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state of Virginia.
• Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to resident care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Long-term care and/or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred, but not required.

Make Every Voice Matter.

Every resident has a story, a goal, and a need to connect. As an SLP at Old Dominion Rehabilitation and Nursing, you'll have the opportunity to use your clinical expertise to help residents communicate more effectively, participate more fully, and live with greater independence.

Bring your skills. Bring your compassion. Bring your best you.