Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient
Sheltering Arms Institute is a non-profit, state-of-the-science physical rehabilitation hospital and network of outpatient centers, created through a joint venture between Sheltering Arms and VCU Health. Bringing together Sheltering Arms’ trusted brand and clinical reputation with VCU Health’s nationally ranked programs and research, the Institute delivers an innovative, transdisciplinary model of rehabilitative care grounded in advanced technology, research, and evidence-based treatment.
Ranked among the nation’s best rehabilitation hospitals—and the top rehabilitation provider in Virginia—by U.S. News & World Report and recognized as a Top Workplace nationally by USA Today and in Central Virginia by Richmond Times-Dispatch , our culture empowers team members to grow, innovate, and contribute to a shared mission: delivering superior outcomes and redefining what’s possible in rehabilitation.
At Sheltering Arms Institute, you’ll join a collaborative, patient-centered environment where your ideas, expertise, and passion can make a meaningful difference.
If you’re driven to make an impact and help shape the future of rehabilitative care, we invite you to join us in reinventing rehabilitation for life beyond limits.
Sheltering Arms Institute is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our inpatient team. The Speech Language Pathologist conducts clinical speech language pathology services including comprehensive patient assessment and intervention relating to various diagnoses for ages 12+. The therapist will accurately assess and treat language, speech, voice, cognition, and swallowing impairments resulting from various diagnoses. Instructs therapy support staff, students, other team members, and patient and/or caregivers.
Qualifications and Skills
• Previous clinical experience with planning and executing evaluation/treatment of neurogenic, motor speech, linguistic/cognitive communication disorders and swallowing disorders required.
• Previous experience performing swallow studies including Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) and/or Fiber-optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) preferred.
• Previous experience with trach management as related to swallowing and communication disorders preferred.

For CF candidates:
• Clinical rotations during graduate training in medical setting.

Education/Certifications
• Master’s Degree from an ASHA-accredited program in Speech and Language Pathology required.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) - SLP or Clinical Fellow (CF) eligible required.
• Current or provisional (if CF) license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a SLP required.
• Healthcare professionals CPR certification required.

Compensation
• $35.00 - $51.00 per hour
• This range reflects our commitment to pay equity and market‑competitive compensation.
• Final compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 403(b) with match
• Generous PTO
• EAP support
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness resources and employee discounts

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.