Speech Pathologist Float

The Nemours Foundation • Wilmington, NC

30d

About The Position

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is hiring a full-time Speech Pathologist Float to work at all Therapy Services locations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware (excluding Milford, DE). Schedule is as follows: Monday 9:30 – 6, Tuesday 10:30 – 7, Wednesday 10:30 – 7, Thursday 9:30 – 6, Friday 8:30 – 5. $5,000 sign on bonus offered (external applicants only) 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 Child Development Watch, providing clinic-based services. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatric and adolescent patients. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment. Able to provide speech and feeding 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. 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.

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 Pathology License or provisional/temporary license required upon hire. All clinical staff are required to hold a second license in PA and NJ (in addition to DE license). For this position, both PA and NJ licenses are required, however licensure process can be initiated during the onboarding or orientation process.
• Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license or upon procurement of PA license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
• 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.
• Pediatric experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Member of professional specialty organizations (ASHA, State Speech and Hearing Assoc) preferred
• Experience in feeding and swallowing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and feeding 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Our associates enjoy comprehensive benefits including our unique 'Bridge to a Healthy Future' pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunity for professional growth and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level