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Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care

Inova Health, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350

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Job Description Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital is seeking a full‑time Speech Pathologist to join our wonderful team. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday. We maintain a community hospital feel within the leading healthcare system in the region, offering strong mentorship designed to advance team members’ clinical practice, specialized clinics, and cutting‑edge equipment. Preferred candidates will have experience working in acute care. Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, and is proud to be recognized as a top employer regionally and nationally.

Benefits and Perks

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance

Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!

State‑of‑the‑art medical and training facilities

Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child

Retirement benefits with match from day one

Free Parking for all employees

Exclusive savings opportunities to in‑store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings

Responsibilities

Documents evaluation results clearly and completely, including all essential elements according to department policy.

Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients’ responses to treatment, actual performance, assessment of treatment plans, and discharge needs. Documents discharge notes summarizing the course of treatment, progress toward goals, and recommendations for follow‑up.

Contacts families, physicians, or other healthcare team members to facilitate effective treatment plans. Provides educational materials tailored to patients’ level of understanding and motivation.

Includes families and caregivers in education and training as appropriate.

Demonstrates collaboration and communication with team members, being open to feedback. Gives appropriate instruction and supervision to assistive personnel consistent with program policies.

Maintains productivity standards, efficiently uses non‑billable time, and completes routine administrative responsibilities within established timeframes.

Contributes to educational efforts of the department, including in‑services, students, CPR, new‑hire orientation, and quality improvement.

Minimum Requirements

Certification – Basic Life Support upon start

Licensure – Speech Language Pathologist VA License

Experience – Not required, 1 year preferred in acute care

Education – Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Sciences & Disorders accredited by ASHA

Preferred Experience

A year working in an acute care setting

About Us We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we are a national leader in safety, quality, and patient experience. We support them at every step with best‑in‑class facilities and professional development opportunities.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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