Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: License (or licensure eligible) from the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in SLP from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a SLP Current CCC in SLP CPR certification Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience Previous clinical experience with evaluation/treatment of neurogenic, motor speech, linguistic/cognitive communication disorders and swallowing disorders Previous experience performing swallow studies including MBS and bedside assessments Previous experience planning and executing treatment Experience PREFERRED: Minimum of two (2) years of previous clinical experience Previous experience with trach management as related to swallowing and communication disorders Previous experience managing complex swallowing and/or communication, linguistic/cognitive disorders Minimal novice experience with dysphasia including MBS and bedside swallow evaluations Previous work experience in a similar practice setting (e.g. critical care, long term care, outpatient, etc.) Previous experience with computer-based documentation systems Education/training REQUIRED: Masters Degree from an ASHA accredited program in Speech and Language Pathology Completes required learning exchange courses Education/training PREFERRED: N/A Independent action(s) required: Performs the following for patients with moderately to significantly complex communication and/or swallowing disorders: schedule frequency and intensity of therapy; select assessment instruments and administer assessment; interpret results; complete documentation; plan and carry out treatment strategies; develop long- and short-term goals; perform patient/family/staff education; report at patient/family/team conferences; and terminate therapy when appropriate.