Give a Voice to Those Who Need It Most Along the Virginia Coast - Speech Language Pathologist CCC-SLP

Overview

Imagine starting your mornings with a view of saltwater horizons, then spending your day doing work that genuinely changes lives. As a Speech Language Pathologist in one of Virginia's most historically rich and culturally vibrant coastal cities, you'll step into a role where science meets soul — where every session is a chance to restore something deeply human. From a child searching for their first words to a veteran relearning how to swallow after a stroke, the work here is as profound as it is purposeful.

This is not just another clinical position. It is a calling wrapped in community — an opportunity to serve a diverse, multigenerational patient population in a blended outpatient and occasional inpatient environment. Whether your clinical heart beats loudest for pediatric language delays, adult neurogenic disorders, or cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation in older adults, you will find a home here that honors your specialty and fuels your growth.

What You Will Be Doing

• Conduct thorough evaluations across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations, drawing on standardized assessments and keen clinical observation.
• Design individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans that address the full spectrum of communication, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing needs.
• Deliver one-on-one speech therapy interventions grounded in current evidence-based practice and shaped by each patient's unique story.
• Partner with occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, nurses, and family members to ensure seamless, whole-person care.
• Educate patients and their loved ones on strategies to reinforce progress between clinical visits.
• Support inpatient evaluations and interventions as needed, maintaining continuity across the full care continuum.
• Produce timely, accurate documentation that meets all applicable state, federal, and institutional standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning through continuing education, peer collaboration, and clinical mentorship.

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a supervised Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) if ASHA certification is still pending.

Certifications

• Active state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist in Virginia.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Deep command of evidence-based therapeutic approaches across the lifespan, including developmental and acquired speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Exceptional ability to connect with patients, families, and interdisciplinary colleagues through clear and compassionate communication.
• Skilled in adapting clinical techniques to honor diverse cultural backgrounds and linguistic needs.
• Sharp clinical reasoning and creative problem-solving when faced with complex patient presentations.
• Confident working within electronic medical record systems and upholding rigorous documentation standards.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation that reflects your experience and expertise.
• Flexible scheduling designed to support genuine work-life harmony.
• Pathways to specialize in pediatrics, adult neuro rehabilitation, or geriatric care.
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Continuing education reimbursement and robust professional development opportunities.
• A team-centered culture built on mutual respect, quality outcomes, and shared growth.

More Than a Job - A Mission That Moves You

Here, speech therapy is not measured only in units or outcomes. It is measured in the tears of a parent who hears their child say their name for the first time. It is measured in the quiet determination of a stroke survivor who mouths a full sentence in a room that goes silent with awe. You will be part of those moments — not as a bystander, but as the reason they happen.

Your colleagues here are the kind of people who linger after rounds to talk through a tough case, who celebrate breakthroughs together and support each other through the hard days. The environment is collaborative by design and compassionate by nature.

Why You Will Love Living and Working in Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk is a city that refuses to be put in a box. It is home to one of the largest naval installations in the world, yet it pulses with an artistic energy that fills its galleries, theaters, and live music venues night after night. The waterfront is not just a backdrop — it is a lifestyle, with sailboats dotting the Chesapeake Bay, kayakers slipping through tidal creeks, and weekend ferry rides connecting neighborhoods across the harbor.

The food scene here is a revelation. Chesapeake Bay oysters served raw on ice at a dockside bar. Southern-style brunch with biscuits and she-crab soup. International flavors from a culinary community as diverse as the city itself. And all of it woven into a neighborhood fabric that makes strangers feel like neighbors after a single afternoon.

History runs deep in Norfolk. From colonial-era landmarks to Civil War naval battles fought in these very waters, the region carries a story worth living inside. Explore the Chrysler Museum of Art, wander the cobblestone streets of Ghent, or catch a show at the historic Attucks Theatre. For those who crave the outdoors, First Landing State Park and the nearby Outer Banks offer everything from cycling trails to ocean swimming to barrier island camping.

For healthcare professionals, the region is equally compelling. Virginia's growing healthcare infrastructure, a robust network of medical institutions, and a community that deeply values access to quality care create an environment where SLPs are not just needed — they are celebrated. Add in a reasonable cost of living relative to many East Coast metros and a rich sense of civic pride, and you have a place where careers and lives genuinely flourish.

The Clinician We Are Looking For

We want a Speech Language Pathologist who leads with empathy and follows through with precision. Someone who can read the room — who understands that a frightened toddler needs warmth before technique, and that an elderly patient who has lost their ability to communicate safely at mealtime deserves both urgency and dignity.

You may be a pediatric-focused SLP curious about expanding into neuro rehab. You may be an experienced adult clinician ready to bring your knowledge into a setting that truly leverages it. You may be a new graduate brimming with passion and looking for a team that will invest in your development. Wherever you are on your professional journey, if you bring heart, skill, and a genuine desire to serve, this role was built for you.

Let's Begin the Conversation

If you believe that language is one of the most powerful forces in human life — and that helping someone reclaim it is among the most meaningful things a clinician can do — then Norfolk is calling your name. Come join a team that shows up every day not because it is easy, but because it matters.

Apply today. Your next great chapter starts here, right where the river meets the sea.