Speech Pathologist
Company: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: December 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary GENERAL SUMMARY The Speech Pathologist is responsible
for accurately evaluating, diagnosing, preparing, implementing,
monitoring and supervising an individually tailored therapy program
to maximize performance and attain treatment goals. Reports to
department leadership. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluates, treats, diagnoses and prescribes treatment for patients
experiencing speech, language, cognition, voice, fluency,
swallowing and/or communication disorders. Provides a full range of
diagnostic, counseling and rehabilitative services as s speech
pathologist. Assists in the development and maintenance of
policies, procedures, protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
Performs other duties as assigned. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Provisional license acceptable during Clinical Fellowship; must
obtain Virginia license upon completion. Current Certification of
Clinical Competence through the American Speech-Language, Hearing
Associations (ASHA); or if in Clinical Fellowship, must obtain upon
completion. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Master’s
degree in speech-pathology/communication disorders. Knowledge of
speech-language pathology principles and theories. Knowledge and
experience in the administration of a variety of assessment tools,
treatment plans and equipment associated with communication,
language and oral-motor disorders. Ability to meet on call
requirements of department. WORKING CONDITIONS Expected to work in
a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental
hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or
extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and
moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform
certain patient care activities can be expected. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS Click here to view physical requirements. CHKDHP
Additional Information CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law – click here for more
information Qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,
disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation,
veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or
local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at T
alentTeam@chkd.org
Keywords: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter, Norfolk , Speech Pathologist, Healthcare , Norfolk, Virginia
