About this PRN Speech-Language Pathologist role at Riverside Health System
Hiring Range
$55.00 - $63.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needsOverview
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.
Qualifications
Education
- Masters Degree, Speech Language Pathology (Required)
Experience
- 1 year Speech Language Pathology (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
- 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 https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.
