Speech-Language Pathologist (Per-Diem)
Company: VHC Health
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Qualifications Purpose & Scope:
“The speech-language pathologist (SLP) is defined as the
professional who engages in professional practice in the areas of
communication and swallowing across the life span. Communication
and swallowing are broad terms encompassing many facets of
function. Communication includes speech production and fluency,
language, cognition, voice, resonance, and hearing. Swallowing
includes all aspects of swallowing, including related feeding
behaviors.” There is a “delineation of practice areas in the
context of eight domains of speech-language pathology service
delivery: collaboration; counseling; prevention and wellness;
screening; assessment; treatment; modalities, technology, and
instrumentation; and population and systems. In addition, five
domains of professional practice are delineated: advocacy and
outreach, supervision, education, research and
administration/leadership. ” Reference: American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association Scope of Practice in Speech
Language Pathology Education: Master's degree in speech language
pathology is required. Experience: One year of experience in speech
language pathology in an acute care setting is preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist
by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required. BLS
certificate is required.
Keywords: VHC Health, Tuckahoe , Speech-Language Pathologist (Per-Diem), Healthcare , Arlington, Virginia
