VHC Health

Speech-Language Pathologist, Inpatient Rehab Unit (Per-Diem)

Make a difference every day at VHC Health! Join our nationally recognized team as a Speech-Language Pathologist, where you’ll perform advanced diagnostics, collaborate with top professionals, and deliver life-changing care. If you’re passionate about helping others and growing your career, we want you on our team! As a Speech-Language Pathologist at VHC Health, you will play a vital role in evaluating and treating patients across the lifespan with communication and swallowing disorders. This full-time position offers the unique opportunity to split your time equally between acute care/inpatient settings and outpatient speech therapy services.
Key responsibilities include:
•    Conducting evaluations and treatment for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
•    Performing diagnostic procedures such as FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) and MBS          (Modified Barium Swallow Studies).
•    Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.

 

Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital. We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. We also hold the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most.

Purpose & Scope: 

The Speech-Language Pathologist's function is to perform a thorough evaluation of patients assigned to him / her, to establish goals and plans of treatment to meet the needs of said patient as outlined in the Rehabilitation Department Procedures / Operational Guidelines Manual, to delegate responsibilities and supervise supportive personnel, to assist in administrative tasks, and to participate in educational and orientation programs.  

 

Education: 

Bachelor's degree is required.

Master's degree in speech language pathology is required.

 

Experience: 

One year of experience in speech language pathology in an acute care setting is preferred.

 

Certification/Licensure: 

Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.

BLS certification is preferred.

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.