Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - St. Mary's Hospital

Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist for St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders across all ages.

You will conduct evaluations, design plans, and implement a range of therapeutic techniques. Responsibilities include assessments, discharge planning, home therapy training, and collaboration with the health care team in a 40-hour day shift setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates age-appropriate care across pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Proficient with general computer tasks (data entry, word processing, email).
• Ability to analyze patient conditions, progress, and plan care.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals, conditions and histories to determine therapy needs.
• Perform evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharge planning.
• Deliver speech-language pathology treatments per plan.
• Design rehab programs for language, speech, swallowing and cognition.
• Educate patients and families on home therapy continuation.
• Collaborate with care team and participate in patient care conferences.

Skills

Age-specific care

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

CCC-SLP certification

BLS certification

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Bon Secours

_ About Us _

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well‑being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - St. Mary’s Hospital

Job Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist will diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. They conduct thorough evaluations, design treatment plans, and utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools.
• Administer prescribed speech language pathology treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
• Design rehabilitative programs addressing verbal and written language, voice articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, as well as memory and cognition.
• Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home.
• Adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, collaborating with healthcare team members and participating in patient care conferences.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Required Licensing & Certifications:

Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of current practice (required)

Certificate of Clinical Competence Speech‑Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP) (preferred at hire, required within one year)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Experience:

years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co‑workers, physicians, patients and families.
• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Range:

• Minimum : $35.82
• Maximum : $55.52

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well‑being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Speech Therapy - St. Mary’s - Richmond

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].