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VCU Health

Speech Therapist – Acute Care Pediatrics

VCU Health

Pediatric Speech Pathologist providing assessments and swallowing therapy at VCU Health's children's hospital. Supporting acute-care patients, families, teams, and student learning.

Posted 8/20/2026part-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in performing assessments and therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients, with a strong focus on developing treatment strategies and educational support for patients and families. Holds necessary licensure and certifications, including the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Virginia SLP LicenseCertificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)Assessment and Treatment of Communication DisordersSwallow Studies Experience

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Hard Skills
Assessment Instrument AdministrationTreatment Strategy DevelopmentDocumentation CompletionPatient EducationGoal SettingSwallow StudiesNeurogenic Disorder TreatmentMotor Speech TreatmentCognitive Communication TreatmentLinguistic Communication Treatment
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingStrong RecallReasoningClear SpeechLogical Thinking
Certifications & Qualifications
CPR CertificationCertificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
Industry Keywords
Pediatric PatientsSpeech and Language PathologyClinical Fellowship Year (CFY)Virginia LicensureTherapeutic Interventions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform assessments and therapeutic interventions for routine hospital-based pediatric patients
  • Perform department and team tasks, problem solving, and intervention activities
  • Orient allied health professionals after successful completion of the CFY year, with Department Manager approval
  • Provide student experiences with Coordinator of Student Supervision approval
  • Schedule therapy frequency and intensity
  • Select and administer assessment instruments and interpret results
  • Complete documentation
  • Plan and carry out treatment strategies
  • Develop long- and short-term goals
  • Provide patient, family, and staff education
  • Report at patient, family, and team conferences
  • Terminate therapy when appropriate
  • Receive clinical and professional guidance from Supervisor or SLP II or higher
  • Work schedules, including weekends and holidays, according to unit organizational and staffing needs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • License or licensure eligibility from the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Speech and Language Pathologist
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in SLP from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year candidate
  • Current Virginia SLP license required for continued employment
  • Current CCC in SLP; CFY incumbents must complete CFY and receive CCC by the conclusion of the first year of employment
  • CPR certification
  • New graduate/CFY candidates to SLPs with less than two years of experience
  • Previous clinical experience evaluating and treating neurogenic, motor speech, linguistic/cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders
  • Previous experience performing swallow studies, including MBS and bedside assessments
  • Previous experience planning and executing treatment
  • Master's Degree from an ASHA-accredited program in Speech and Language Pathology
  • Required learning exchange courses
  • Ability to meet physical requirements including lifting 20–50 lbs, prolonged standing and sitting, walking, climbing, and repetitive motion
  • Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment, handle multiple priorities and frequent/intense customer interactions, and adapt to frequent change

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Part-time employment
  • CPR certification requirement
  • Clinical Fellowship Year and Certificate of Clinical Competence pathway
  • Student supervision opportunities for qualified SLPs
  • Advice, guidance, and training from Supervisor or SLP II or higher
  • Educational opportunities
  • Schedules established with the specific Manager