Speech Pathologist (Broomall, PA)

Nemours Children's Health•Marple Township, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children’s Health, Broomall is seeking a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist to join their outpatient program in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Nemours is recognized as one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, dedicated to providing integrated, family-centered care to children across multiple states including Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The Nemours Children’s Health Delaware Valley location is highly ranked and offers extensive inpatient and outpatient services across more than 30 pediatric specialties. This role involves providing Speech-Language Pathology evaluations, interventions, and patient/family education under a physician's prescription. The pathologist will be responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriate documentation and communication with medical and clinical staff and outside agencies, adhering to state licensure, departmental, and Delaware Valley policies and procedures. Active participation in departmental education activities to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice is also a key aspect of the position.

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 Pennsylvania Speech Language Pathologist License or provisional/temporary license in speech-language pathology required upon hire.
A second license (State of DE) will be required for all clinical positions. Must submit license or proof of application submission within 2 weeks of job acceptance, but this second license is not required to be active at the start of employment. All clinical staff will maintain dual licensure.
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.
Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license.
American Heart Association BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Member of professional specialty organizations (ASHA, State Speech & Hearing Association) preferred.
Pediatric experience is preferred.
Experience in feeding is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in pediatric Speech Therapy in the care of patients aged birth to 18.
Able to provide speech therapy 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 speech therapy program prior to discharge from therapy.
Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.