Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Are you a Speech-Language Pathologist who values connection, collaboration, and truly patient-centered care? Our skilled nursing facility is seeking a compassionate, motivated SLP to join our interdisciplinary team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults and older adults.

We believe clinicians do their best work when they feel supported, respected, and empowered — and that’s exactly the environment we’ve built.

Schedule: Full-time, Weekends; Weekdays, 8 Hour Shifts

What You’ll Do

  • Provide evaluation and treatment for adult/geriatric residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
  • Collaborate with PT, OT, nursing, dietary and medical staff to deliver coordinated, holistic care
  • Develop individualized treatment plans that honor each resident’s goals and abilities
  • Maintain accurate documentation with adequate time built into your schedule
  • Participate in care planning meetings and family education as needed

Requirements

  • What We’re Looking For
  • 1 - 2 years of experience
  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Current VA SLP license, CCC
  • Passion for working with older adults
  • Experience with IDDSI diets and dysphagia is preferred, though we can train
  • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
  • Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Supportive, Collaborative Culture

You’ll work alongside a warm, experienced therapy team that values open communication, shared problem-solving, and celebrating wins together. We believe in mentorship, teamwork, and creating a workplace where clinicians feel seen and appreciated.

  • Manageable Caseload & Realistic Expectations

We prioritize quality over quantity. You’ll have the time you need for thoughtful evaluations, individualized treatment planning, and documentation — without overwhelming productivity pressure.

  • Flexible Scheduling

We understand that life happens. Enjoy a schedule that supports work–life balance while still providing consistency for your patients.

  • Competitive Pay & Strong Benefits
  • Full benefits package, 401k with match
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • CEU support
  • Opportunities for leadership and specialty development

Room to Grow

Whether you’re building expertise in dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, dementia care, trach/vent/PMV training or student mentoring, we want to help you become that expert clinician.

A Values-Driven Environment

Our facility is grounded in empathy, dignity, and patient-centered care. We’re looking for clinicians who share these values and want to make a real difference in the lives of older adults.

Ready to Join a Team That Truly Supports You?

We’d love to meet you. Apply today and discover a workplace where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your work changes lives.

#THERAPYVA

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide evaluation and treatment for adult and geriatric residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and participate in care planning meetings.

Key Skills

Dysphagia managementInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practice

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 16 employers

11
<$95k
2
$95k-120k
8
$120k-145k
3
$145k-170k
2
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
32% this job
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
24%
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,691 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Martinsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$174k
Typical market rent
$876/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

MC

About Mulberry Creek Nursing and Rehab Center

Benefits & Perks

Full benefits package
401k with match
PTO and paid holidays
CEU support
Leadership and specialty development opportunities