Speech Language Pathologist

EHG; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN Flexibility

Meaningful Work

Positive Work Environment

Resident-Centered Care

Excellent Training & Support

Collaborative Care

Job summary

Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing in Suffolk, VA is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to join our rehabilitation team. You will provide skilled speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing services to residents to improve communication and quality of life.

You will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, educate families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Long-term care or geriatric experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents referred for speech-language pathology services.
• Assess communication, cognitive, speech, language, and swallowing needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide skilled therapy per physician orders and plans of care.
• Treat residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders as appropriate.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment approaches based on outcomes.
• Complete evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, re-certifications, and discharge documentation.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and staff on therapy goals and recommendations.
• Collaborate with nursing and the rehabilitation team to promote coordinated care.
• Make recommendations on diet, swallowing safety, and communication strategies.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

PRN

Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing
Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | Resident-Centered Care

Help Residents Find Their Voice, Strengthen Their Independence, and Live Better.

At Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing, we believe quality care begins with compassionate people who are committed to making a difference. As a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community, we provide resident-centered, quality-focused care while fostering a supportive workplace where our team members can thrive.

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis.

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your clinical expertise while making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Nans Pointe?

• PRN Flexibility – Enjoy a schedule that works with your professional and personal commitments.

• Meaningful Work – Help residents improve communication, cognition, swallowing, and overall quality of life.

• Positive Work Environment – Join a collaborative team that values respect, teamwork, and compassion.

• Resident-Centered Care – Develop individualized treatment approaches based on each resident’s unique needs and goals.

• Excellent Training & Support – Grow your clinical skills while working alongside an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

• Collaborative Care – Partner with nursing, therapy, physicians, residents, and families to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Your Role as a Speech-Language Pathologist

As an SLP, you will provide skilled speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing services designed to help residents achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents referred for speech-language pathology services.

• Assess communication, cognitive, speech, language, and swallowing needs.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with realistic and measurable goals.

• Provide skilled therapy in accordance with physician orders and established plans of care.

• Treat residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders as clinically appropriate.

• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment approaches based on clinical needs and response to therapy.

• Complete accurate and timely evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, re-certifications, and discharge documentation.

• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and staff regarding therapy goals, strategies, and recommendations.

• Collaborate with nursing and the interdisciplinary team to promote coordinated, patient-centered care.

• Make appropriate recommendations regarding diet, swallowing safety, communication strategies, and functional needs within the scope of practice.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Federal Residents’ Rights, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.

• Current and valid Speech-Language Pathologist license/registration in the state of practice.

• Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to resident care.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

• Long-term care and/or geriatric experience preferred, but not required.

Make Your Clinical Expertise Matter

Every resident deserves the opportunity to communicate, participate, connect, and live as independently as possible.

At Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing, your expertise as an SLP can make a meaningful difference — one resident, one goal, and one success at a time.

Bring your skills. Bring your compassion. Bring your best you.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today for our PRN Speech-Language Pathologist opportunity!