Speech Therapist

Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.95 - $49.42 / hour Job Summary and Qualifications As a Speech Therapist (SLP), you'll help patients improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care. Your role is key in helping patients make progress and independence while working closely with a supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team. You'll have the opportunity to practice in a well-resourced, consistent environment that values your clinical judgement and protects your time through clear caseloads, streamlined workflows, and network-backed clinical collaboration. Your Role Will Include Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions Evaluating patients for Speech Pathology according to department standards and based on referral. Providing appropriate treatment of patients based on treatment plan. Completing medical records based on department policy. Demonstrating fiscal responsibility. Following department policy. Demonstrating effective communication. Demonstrating active involvement in continued learning. Participating in the student program. Demonstrating accountability for productivity. Participating in department operations and program development. Experience Required - No experience required for entry level position. Preferred - At least one (1) year in adult physical dysfunction and pediatrics. Education Required: Graduate of Masters level accredited speech pathology curriculum. Licensure Required: Current Commonwealth of Virginia Licensure to Practice. Speech Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, Completion of the National Registration examination. Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider. Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr