Job Description
Newport News, Virginia
Hiring Range
$55.00 - $63.00/HourlyActual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs
Overview
Riverside Health is currently seeking a compassionate PRN Speech-Language Pathologist for our outpatient therapy clinic in Newport News, VA. This role focuses on serving adults with neurological conditions, and we are looking for a clinician with experience evaluating and treating neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders related to stroke, traumatic brain injury, and progressive neurological conditions. Guided by our mission, the ideal candidate brings not only clinical expertise, but also a deep commitment to restoring dignity, connection, and hope for patients and families. Every interaction is grounded in empathy, respect, and the belief that excellence in care begins with genuine compassion.
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 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.
Education
- Masters Degree, Speech Language Pathology (Required)
- 1 year Speech Language Pathology (Preferred)
- 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) Upon Hire(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
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Newport News, VA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Salary | $55–$63 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1915 |
| Website | https://www.riversideonline.com/ |
About Company
Riverside Health System is here for you when you need it most. Our team is focused on compassionate, collaborative care — designed just for you. We offer a comprehensive span of services, from birth of a child through end of life, touching more than 2 million people each year. Our care is integrated, allowing us to work together seamlessly across our network to support you in health, illness, recovery and wellness. We offer some of the most medically distinguished clinicians in the country, along with advanced technologies, in many convenient locations right where you live and work.
At a glance Riverside Health System offers:
- Four acute care hospitals
- Three specialty hospitals: Riverside Behavioral Health Center, Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital in partnership with Select Medical and Select Specialty Hospital – Hampton Roads
- A coverage area of 8,000 square miles in Coastal Virginia
- More than 9,500 team members
- More than 700 clinical providers
- Over 110 Riverside Medical Group offices
- Urgent Care
- Two Lifeplan Communities
- Six nursing home facilities
- Six Assistant Living facilities
- Skilled Nursing
- Home Care - Home Health, Palliative Care, Hospice and Private Duty Nursing
- Physical Therapy Clinics
- Wellness Centers
What sets us apart at Riverside:
If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.
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