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Bon Secours Mercy Health
Kilmarnock, Virginia

Speech Language Pathologist – Rappahannock General Hospital – PRN

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

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About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Speech Language Pathologist – Rappahannock General Hospital Job Summary: The Speech Language Pathologist will diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups.

They conduct thorough evaluations, design treatment plans, and utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills. Essential Functions: Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools. Administer prescribed speech language pathology treatments tailored to individual patient needs.

Design rehabilitative programs addressing verbal and written language, voice articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, as well as memory and cognition. Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home.

Adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, collaborating with healthcare team members and participating in patient care conferences. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Required Licensing & Certifications: Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of current practice (required) Certificate of Clinical Competence Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) (preferred at hire, required within one year) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH) Experience: years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred) Skills & Abilities: Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.

Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families. Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.

Demonstrates critical thinking skills. Training: None Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department: Speech Therapy - Rappahannock It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come.

At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here.

Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. They are responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations, designing rehabilitative programs, and educating patients and caregivers.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of practice and obtain BLS certification. A Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) is preferred at hire and required within one year.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningLanguage Disorder TreatmentCognitive-communication TherapySwallowing Disorder TreatmentPatient EducationClinical Assessment

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).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 31 employers

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<$100k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Loan repayment
18%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Kilmarnock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$344k
Median resident rent
$630/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Bon Secours Mercy Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Incentives
Referral Bonuses
403(b) with Employer Contributions
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Prescription Coverage