Speech Pathologist - CHOR Pediatric Outpatient - Fredericksburg, VA

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$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU combines award-winning research, education and clinical care with an uncanny understanding of what makes kids tick. Our team is a family. We work together to give every child in our growing community a chance to heal, recover and celebrate their super powers.

The Speech Pathologist II is an experienced therapist who independently adapts intervention to meet specific patient needs, provides coverage in primary and additional hospital/rehab/outpatient settings with minimal-moderate support, and assumes basic leadership roles within the department. The role participates in department projects or events, attends educational activities, provides in‑service education to staff, develops student supervision skills, and may participate in research activities at the department level.

• 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

• 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

Required:

• Masters Degree from an ASHA accredited program in Speech and Language Pathology
• Completes required learning exchange courses

Preferred:

• N/A

Performs the following for patients with moderately to significantly complex communication 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.

Manages or mentors and 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 Student Program Coordinator.

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). Possible weekend rotations required.

Varies based on assignment

Physical:

• Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Activities:

• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged sitting
• Walking (distance)
• Climbing (steps, ladder, other)

Mental/Sensory:

• Strong recall
• Reasoning
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking

Emotional:

• Fast pace environment
• Steady pace
• Able to handle multiple priorities
• Frequent and intense customer interactions
• Noisy environment
• Able to adapt to frequent, change Days

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