Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$90k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Title: Speech Language Pathologist

State Role Title: Therapist III

Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000

12 Month Probationary Period Will Restart Upon Hire for All State Employees

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Center

Agency Website

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

  • Develop and administer speech therapy treatment programs to resident patients.
  • Prepare clients and deliver treatments, perform SLP evaluations and re-certifications; develop ST treatment and make modifications as needed.
  • Documents client’s status adhering to Federal, State and Facility guidelines.

Knowledge of assessment and treatment in general speech therapy and developmental disabilities, standards of practice at ICF/MRs, and effective resource management principles. Skilled in verbal and written communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Ability to lead and coordinate work of the therapy department, and cross-functional departments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of requirements for a Masters Degree in speech language pathology from an accreditied education program and must be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as a speech language pathologist.

Experience with neurologically involved, developmentally disabled patients is beneficial.

Previous professional speech therapy experience in a long term care or adult geriatric setting preferred

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will develop and administer speech therapy treatment programs for resident patients, including performing necessary evaluations and re-certifications. This role requires documenting client status according to all relevant Federal, State, and Facility guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must complete a Master's Degree in speech language pathology from an accredited program and must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a speech language pathologist in Virginia. Experience with neurologically involved, developmentally disabled patients and previous professional experience in long-term care or adult geriatric settings is beneficial.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

LeadershipCoordination

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 43% have no call, 57% 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)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
33%
Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

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