Speech-Language Pathologist, Inpatient Rehab Unit (Per-Diem)
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Job Description
Position Title
Speech-Language Pathologist, Inpatient Rehab Unit (Per-Diem)
Job Description
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.
Key Responsibilities
Perform thorough evaluations of patients to establish goals and treatment plans within the Rehabilitation Department. Supervise supportive personnel and assist with administrative and educational programs.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in speech language pathology and licensure from the Virginia Department of Health Professions. One year of acute care experience and BLS certification are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% 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).
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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.