Acute Care Inpatient SLP — Part-Time Impact

Vetted Solutions; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an Inpatient Speech Pathologist (Part-time) to assess, diagnose, and treat adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting.

The role emphasizes bedside therapy, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and thorough documentation in the electronic health record to support safe discharge planning and education for patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in adult speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills using evidence-based practices.
• Effective communication and patient/caregiver education skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evidence-based evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct therapy at the bedside and in treatment areas.
• Document assessment, treatment, and progress in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, and case managers to optimize outcomes.
• Support safe discharge planning and provide education to patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Adult speech disorders

Language disorders

Cognitive-communication disorders

Swallowing disorders

Assessment & treatment planning

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Vetted Solutions is seeking an Inpatient Speech Pathologist (Part-time) to assess, diagnose, and treat adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting.

The role emphasizes bedside therapy, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and thorough documentation in the electronic health record to support safe discharge planning and education for patients, families, and staff.