• Speech-Lang Pathologist - Acute Care

    University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)


    The SLP 2 consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. In doing so the SLP2 acts as a role model and supervisor for junior staff and helps identify patients who have unmet patient care needs. The SLP 2 seeks and provides feedback for improved clinical practice and with mentoring begins to assume a leadership role.

     

    + Performs evaluations of speech language and swallowing function according to professional standards and departmental guidelines.

    + Demonstrates knowledge of intervention options and executes a program of skilled speech language pathology intervention.

    + Actively participates in professional growth of self and others.

    + Actively participates in quality improvement and program development.

    + In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    Education: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

     

    Experience: 6 months relevant experience

     

    Licensure: Licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology from the Virginia Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology required. Eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) or certified with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, humidity, heat, blood/body fluids, infectious disease and dust.

     

    Position Compensation Range: $70,595.20 - $112,944.00 Annual

    Benefits

    + Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

    + Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

    + Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Certification and education support

    + Generous Paid Time Off

     

    UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.