Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$72/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Saturday

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Lead with Purpose — and Make Every Home a Place of Growth and Care

At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we are guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals with complex needs live meaningful, fulfilling lives. As an Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist - PRN, you’ll have the rare opportunity to shape the trajectory of a child's life during the most critical stage of development by delivering person-centered, therapeutic interventions that support daily living skills, independence, and overall well-being.

Join us - and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference!

Be part of a team that leads with heart and grit, the Grafton way—where leadership, compassion, and dedication come together to change lives.

You will collaborate with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote functional skills, participation, and quality of life across home and community settings.

Through your expertise, you’ll help individuals build the skills and confidence needed to thrive.

At Grafton, we remove administrative burdens so you can focus on what matters most—the families you serve. Case management, billing, and technology support are handled for you, and we provide the tools you need to succeed, including a laptop and cell phone, allowing you to practice efficiently and confidently in the field.

Because we care for those who care for others, we provide the tools, resources, and professional development opportunities that support your growth—so you can continue making a lasting difference every day.

Under general supervision, provides developmental speech and language services in natural settings for children ages birth to three. Services may include, but not limited to, initial and on-going assessment of skills, review functional needs for assistive technology, develop functional and development outcomes based on parent’s priorities, provide on-going coaching and training to caregivers in natural settings. Reports to Program Manager (Local System Manager)

Essential Job Functions

  • Provides developmental speech and language services in natural settings.
  • Provides services in accordance to the intensity, frequency and duration written on the Individual Family Service Plan ( IFSP).
  • Completes documentation of services, in GIHN’s electronic client record, in accordance with Grafton, Medicaid, and Part C regulations.
  • Completes documentation of initial and on-going assessment in GIHN’s electronic client record in accordance with Grafton, Medicaid, and Part C regulation.
  • Provides all services using the Primary Provider Evidence Based Best Practice.
  • Initiates all services within 30 days of signature of the IFSP, unless there is clear and well documented evidence why that could not occur.
  • Keep all family appointments unless notified otherwise by the family.
  • Identifies and obtains necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Maintains a regular schedule of visits, to the best of their ability given family needs.
  • Participates in monthly staff meetings

Additional Job Functions

  • Provides all services in natural settings which include family homes, motels, daycare centers, parks etc.
  • May provide clinical supervision to non-certified speech-language pathologists.
  • Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends, developments and techniques.
  • Operates and programs a variety of augmentative communication devices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a master's degree in speech language therapy. Prefer 1 year of clinical experience providing speech therapy; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Requires licensure issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
  • Strong background in early childhood development required
  • Requires ability to obtain Early Intervention Professional Certificate issued by the Part C office within two weeks of start date.
  • Preferred - Existing Early Intervention Professionals Certificate issued by the Part C office
  • Valid driver’s license.

Compensation

  • $72/hour for direct, billable clinical services
  • $21.50/hour for non-billable time, including:
  • Travel time
  • Documentation and paperwork
  • Team meetings and required trainings

This structure allows you to be highly compensated for client care while still compensating you for the essential work that supports quality outcomes.

Schedule & Location

PRN schedule must be available a minimum of 10 hours of direct service per month

  • Flexible schedule to include Monday-Saturday day and evening options
  • Must be able to provide service in the following Virginia areas:
  • Clarke County
  • Frederick County
  • Page County
  • Shenandoah County
  • Warren Count
  • City of Winchester

Employee Benefits

Caring for You, So You can Care for Others:

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short-term disability (STD)
  • Long-term disability (LTD)

Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success

  • Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru, Mandt and other career training!
  • 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
  • Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
  • As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at hr@grafton.org

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

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Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist provides developmental speech and language services in natural settings for children aged birth to three, adhering to the intensity, frequency, and duration specified in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Responsibilities include conducting initial and ongoing assessments, developing functional outcomes based on parent priorities, and providing ongoing coaching and training to caregivers.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in speech language therapy and be licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions, along with a strong background in early childhood development. Applicants are also required to obtain the Early Intervention Professional Certificate within two weeks of starting.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech Language PathologyCaregiver CoachingMedicaid RegulationsVirginia Licensure

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 40% have no call, 57% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental and vision
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Paid Career Development