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Speech Language Pathologist (Casual/Per Diem)

Nemours Children's Health
  • US
    Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
  • US
    Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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Job Description Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children), is hiring a Casual Speech Pathologist (SLP) to provide coverage as needed in our inpatient programs located in Wilmington, DE. Coverage needs include weekends. This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide speech and feeding evaluations and therapy for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging in age from birth to 17. We are also an early intervention partner with Delaware's Birth to Three Early Intervention Program, providing clinic-based services. Provides discipline specific patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent/caregiver education, communication, and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate within the discipline specific scope of practice and the guidelines designated by the department and the Delaware Valley policies and procedures. Actively participates in departmental education activities in order to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics and adolescents. 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 opportunities for discussion and resources 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. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences. State of Delaware Speech Language Pathologist License required upon hire. Compact licensure is acceptable for primary licensure when the practitioner is eligible and maintains an active home-state license in a Compact
state. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required upon hire. 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.
Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatric feeding and swallowing preferred. Experience with physically and/or mentally challenged populations preferred.
#LI-EP1 About Us Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued. Learn more at Nemours.org.
  • Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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  • English
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