Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language PathologistLocation: Newport News, VAWork Shift: First (Days)Overview:Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve speech, swallowing, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Provides age appropriate education for clients and caregivers. Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided.EducationBachelor's Degree in Speech (Required)Master's Degree (Preferred)Certification/LicensureSpeech Language Pathologist License (Required)Valid license required in state of practiceExperiencePerforms modalities/therapeutic interventions in accordance with accepted standards of care and department policies and procedures.Provides effective instruction to the patient and family through standardized educational programs and/or individualized training.Initiates, develops, and maintains collaborative interactions with internal and external team members, patients, and family members to improve patient outcomes.Productive and efficient in daily operations. Selects and performs the appropriate assessment procedures.Establishes and updates formal plan of care to address individual patient needs.We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $94,265.60 - $139,048.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.