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VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia

Speech Language Pathologist, NICU (Part-Time)

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$89K–$144K

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Job Description

Position Title

Speech Language Pathologist, NICU (Part-Time)

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

"The speech-language pathologist (SLP) is defined as the professional who engages in professional practice in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span. Communication and swallowing are broad terms encompassing many facets of function.

Communication includes speech production and fluency, language, cognition, voice, resonance, and hearing. Swallowing includes all aspects of swallowing, including related feeding behaviors.

There is a “delineation of practice areas in the context of eight domains of speech-language pathology service delivery: collaboration; counseling; prevention and wellness; screening; assessment; treatment; modalities, technology, and instrumentation; and population and systems.

In addition, five domains of professional practice are delineated: advocacy and outreach, supervision, education, research and administration/leadership.”: Reference: American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationScope of Practice in Speech Language Pathology

Education

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 is required.
  • BLS certificate is required.

Additional Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

The speech-language pathologist will provide assessment and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders within the NICU. They are responsible for collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and feeding support.

Requirements

A Master's degree in speech-language pathology and a valid Virginia state license are required for this role. Candidates should also possess a BLS certificate and have at least one year of acute care experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

NICU careSwallowing assessmentCommunication disordersPatient screeningTreatment planningClinical documentationBLS certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist, NICU (Part-Time) at VHC Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,691 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 43% 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)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 27 employers

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<$120k
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$125k
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$135k-150k
5
$156k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
9%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

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

  • Includes call

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$2,702/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
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.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About VHC Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness and retirement benefits