Speech Language Pathologist - Acute

Sentara; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

401k with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for Acute Care. You will assess, plan, and participate in rehabilitative programs addressing speech, swallowing, language, voice, and fluency disorders, with education for clients and caregivers.

This role supports supervision of care and requires a VA license and BLS certification. Join a Magnet hospital known for nursing excellence and participate in patient-centered care within a modern 175-bed facility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology required.
• Licensed or eligible for VA licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve speech, swallowing, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
• Provide age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers.
• Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Rehabilitation planning

Patient education

Care supervision

Education

Master's in Speech Pathology

VA License - Speech Pathology

Job description

City/StateSuffolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist for Acute CareAssess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve speech, swallowing, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Provides age appropriate education for clients and caregivers. Supervise and assume responsibility for care provideEducationMaster's in Speech PathologyCertification/LicensureVA License - Speech PathologyBLS.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down – $10,000Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional developmentPet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metSentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.