PRN Speech Language Pathologist Hospital

Riverside Regional Medical Center; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver individualized therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will evaluate disorders, provide AAC strategies, and educate families while collaborating with Rehab Services and other health professionals.

The role emphasizes monitoring progress, adapting plans, and meeting discharge goals within a multidisciplinary team that supports patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• 1 year SLP experience is preferred.
• CCC-SLP certification preferred.
• Active licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist and required licenses upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for deaf or hard-of-hearing patients.
• Suggest and train AAC systems for severe expressive and/or language disorders.
• Educate families and other professionals; participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Document progress and modify care plans toward discharge criteria.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Newport News, VirginiaHiring Range$55.00 - $63.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needsOverviewA Speech Language Pathologist carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The Speech Language Pathologist may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.What you will doResponsible for evaluating and diagnosing speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.Provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Provides augmentative and alternative communication systems for severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders such as ASD or progressive neurological disorders.Provides training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals.Carries out treatment plan and modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and return to optimal level of care. Records patient's progress and modifies the plan of care.Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.Assists in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.QualificationsEducationMasters Degree, Speech Language Pathology (Required)Experience1 year Speech Language Pathology (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsSpeech Language Pathologist (SLP) - The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Upon Hire(Required)CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) (Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.