Job Description
Job Description
Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.
Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:
- Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
- Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
- Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.
About the Position
The Speech Language Pathologist will report to the Rehab Director.
Job Duties
Diagnoses and treats individuals with speech, language, voice and fluency impairments.
· Maintain productivity standard averaging between 80-85% depending on location (GHA, GHBC, TVA, FH of DC.
· Performs hearing and/or speech and language examinations to learn the patient's degree of impairment.
· Evaluates hearing and /or speech and language test results.
· Evaluates barium swallow results and/or other test results and overall medical background information.
· Diagnoses patients and formulates treatment plans for speech, language, fluency, voice or swallowing impairments.
· Educates patients and family members about the various communication techniques or strategies to cope with the impairment.
· Writes reports and maintains client information for the purposes of evaluation, treatment progress and discharge of client.
· Performs administrative responsibilities, coordinates paperwork and schedules case management activities and/or any other appropriate patient information and/or recordkeeping for administrative, billing and caseload purposes.
· Develops individual and/or group activities and/or programs to manage behavior, speech, language or swallowing problems.
· Participates in and writes reports for meetings regarding patients' progress.
· Instructs clients with techniques for more effective communication.
· The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Requirements
· Education: Graduate with a master’s degree from an accredited therapy program
· Experience: 3-5 years of related experience preferred
· Licenses/Certifications: Current State License and Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC)
· Excellent verbal and written communication
· Service orientation
· Active listening
· Instructing
· Monitoring
· Critical thinking
A sampling of our many benefits!
We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Part-Time team members:
- Paid Time Off
- DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
- Tuition Assistance for Career Development
- Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
- Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
- ESL classes
- Staff Emergency Grants
- Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family!
- Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More
About Goodwin Living
At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.
Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.