PRN Speech Language Pathologist Hospital

Riverside Health; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health is opening a new hospital in Smithfield, Virginia, providing high-quality healthcare and seeking a Speech Language Pathologist. The position involves evaluating speech and communication disorders and working in a collaborative team environment.

Located in a state-of-the-art facility, this role offers the chance to impact patient care positively. A Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and relevant licenses are required.

Qualifications

• Required to evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Must possess CPR/BLS certification within 30 days from American Heart Association/Red Cross.
• 1 year of experience in Speech Language Pathology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Carries out treatment plan and modifies it to maximize therapeutic benefit.
• Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Speech therapy evaluation

Patient education

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Masters Degree, Speech Language Pathology

Tools

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems

Diagnostic Imaging Services

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia

Opening in early 2026, Riverside Smithfield Hospital will bring high-quality healthcare closer to home for Isle of Wight County residents.

Located on a beautifully landscaped 27‑acre medical campus at 19339 Benn's Grant Boulevard in Smithfield, the new hospital will provide modern facilities and comprehensive medical services to meet the growing needs of the community.

The 200,000-square-foot, three‑story facility will offer a range of essential healthcare services including an Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging Services, 38 Medical/Surgical beds, 12 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds and 4 Operating Rooms.

Join our team and be a part of an exciting opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Smithfield, delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care in a state‑of‑the‑art environment.

We anticipate start dates to begin Fall, 2025.

Overview

A 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 Do

• Responsible 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 it 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Masters Degree, Speech Language Pathology (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Speech Language Pathology (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Speech 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.