VCU Health·South Hill, Virginia
The Speech Pathologist performs assessments and therapeutic interventions for routine patient populations, supporting team efforts through departmental tasks and problem-solving. This role involves planning and executing treatment, developing goals, performing patient education, and reporting at conferences for patients with mild to moderately complex communication and swallowing disorders.
The Speech Pathologist is a novice to an advanced beginner level of practice, particularly as it relates to a hospital-based setting. The Speech Pathologist is able to perform assessments and therapeutic interventions with the routine patient population. This position supports team endeavors by performing department and/or team tasks, problem solving and intervention skills.
The Speech Pathologist may orient other allied health professionals to their field upon the successful completion of their CFY year with the approval of the Department Manager. The Speech Pathologist may also provide student experiences per approval of the Coordinator of Student Supervision.
License (or licensure eligible) from the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Speech and Language Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in SLP from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or Clinical Fellowship Year candidate
Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a SLP Current CCC in SLP. For CFY incumbents, completion of CFY and awarded a CCC, at conclusion of 1st year of employment CPR certification
New graduate/CFY’s to SLP’s with less than two (2) years of experience Strong Clinical Fellowship Year candidates will be considered 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
Previous experience with trach management as related to swallowing and communication disorders Previous experience managing complex swallowing and/or communication, linguistic/cognitive disorders Previous work experience in a critical care setting Previous experience with computer-based documentation systems.
Master's Degree from an ASHA accredited program in Speech and Language Pathology Competes required learning exchange courses
Education/training PREFERRED: Clinical rotations during graduate training in medical setting
Performs the following for patients with mild to moderately complex communications and/or swallowing disorders: schedule frequency and intensity of therapy; select assessment instruments and administer assessment; 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; and terminate therapy when appropriate. Supervisor or SLP II or higher provides advice/guidance/training regarding clinical skills, professional practice, ethical behaviors, billing, caseload management, educational opportunities, documentation and patient care for patient issues or when requested by staff.
SLPs with their CCC’s may provide student supervision if deemed competent to do so by Department Manager or Coordinator of Student Interns.
Schedules and work hours will be established with your specific Manager. Schedules, including weekends and holidays, will be required based on the unit’s organizational and staffing needs.
Age Specific groups served: Varies based on assignment
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Market context
Virginia acute care speech therapy roles are often competitive because hospitals need clinicians who can manage swallowing, neurogenic, motor speech, and cognitive-communication needs across fast-paced inpatient settings. For this PRN position, a master’s degree from an ASHA-accredited program, Virginia licensure eligibility, and ASHA CCC or CFY candidacy are key requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your acute care experience aligns with the listed patient populations before applying.
