Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children), is hiring a Speech Pathologist (Float), Full-Time, to work at all Therapy Services locations in Delaware, including Wilmington, Bear, and Milford, DE.
This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide evaluation and treatment for speech and language, feeding, and AAC needs for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging in age from birth to 18. We are also an early intervention partner with Delaware's Birth to Three Early Intervention Program, providing clinic-based services.
Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics, adolescents, and adults. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment.
Able to provide speech-language pathology services to a variety of patient types with recognition of his/her own limitations while seeking appropriate mentorship as needed.
Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy #7980.3.3, Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
Consults with other services, families, and outside agencies to recommend durable medical equipment, home/school modifications and transitional therapy program prior to discharge from therapy.
Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
Completes all mandatory training; may include, but not limited to safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR and program specific respiratory training.
When required by assignment, participates in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation.
Job Requirements
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or its equivalent from an ASHA-accredited university required.
Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required.
State of Delaware Speech Language Pathologist License required upon hire.
All clinical staff will maintain dual licensure (DE and MD). Must submit MD license or proof of application submission with 2 weeks of job acceptance, but this second license is not required to be active at the start of employment.
Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), or Clinical fellowship Year (CFY) in-process with goal of achieving CCC-SLP within 10-12 months required.
American Heart Association BLS certification required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
Member of professional specialty organizations (ASHA, State Speech and Hearing Assoc.) preferred.
Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred.
Experience in feeding and swallowing is preferred.
Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays