Inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist (Acute Care)

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is recruiting for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat adults with communication and swallowing disorders in an inpatient acute care setting. With patient-family centered care, we specialize in services with a dynamic interdisciplinary team approach.

One weekend day per month and one holiday per year required. We offer a mentorship program for skills including tracheostomy/vent, Videofluoroscopy studies, FEV swallowing, and Videostroboscopy, plus a career

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) OR CF Certification.
• CPR Certification.
• Acute care experience preferred.
• Strong CF candidate will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment programs to include family specific goals and time frames
• Provide patient and family education and training

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) OR CF Certification

CPR Certification

Acute care experience

Strong CF candidate

Job description

ChristianaCare is recruiting for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat adults with communication and swallowing disorders in an inpatient acute care setting. With patient-family centered care, we specialize in services with a dynamic interdisciplinary team approach.

One weekend day per month and one holiday per year required. We offer a mentorship program for skills including tracheostomy/vent, Videofluoroscopy studies, FEV swallowing, and Videostroboscopy, plus a career