Speech Pathologist - Acute Care - Community Memorial Hospital - South Hill, VA

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

The Speech Pathologist II is an experienced therapist who can independently adapt interventions to meet specific patient needs. The Speech Pathologist is able to provide coverage in their primary setting and, as needed, throughout hospital, rehab, and outpatient settings with minimal to moderate support and training from mentors, peers, or the manager. The Speech Pathologist also assumes basic leadership roles within the department, demonstrates flexibility, exercises good judgment, problem solving, and works collaboratively with colleagues.

The Speech Pathologist II participates in department projects or events efficiently and productively. The role attends educational activities, provides in‑service education to other staff, and begins developing the skills to provide student supervision with mentorship of an experienced student supervisor. The Speech Pathologist II may also participate in research activities at the department level, being mentored as needed by a more experienced Speech Pathologist.

• License (or licensure eligible) from the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in SLP from American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA)

• Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a SLP
• Current CCC in SLP
• CPR certification

• 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

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

• 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, or 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 CCCs may provide student supervision if deemed competent to do so by the 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 the SLP’s primary area of practice (i.e., inpatient vs. rehab).

Possible weekend rotations required.

Age specific groups served:
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 changes

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