Speech Language Pathologist

Encoreparkside; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide care in their Skilled and Outpatient Departments. The role involves evaluating and diagnosing speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, while developing tailored treatment plans. Candidates should be graduates of an accredited program and possess current Delaware licensure. A sign-on bonus of $2,500 is offered for new hires committed to at least one year of service. This position provides the opportunity to work closely with a diverse healthcare team, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Must hold a current Delaware state license for Speech Language Pathology.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provide therapy interventions and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in care conferences.
• Educate patients and families regarding communication devices and safety.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathologist program

Current DE state licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

Encore at Parkside is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist for both Skilled and Outpatient Departments.

$2,500 sign-on bonus!!

The $2,500 sign-on bonus will be paid in installments. Continued employment with the company for a minimum of one (1) year from the start date is required. If employment ends prior to the one-year anniversary, any unpaid portion of the bonus will be forfeited.

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) organizes and provides speech-language services for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. They direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Also, the Speech Language Pathologist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for communication and swallowing, to diminish or remediate disorders or deficits. They direct activities to promote and maintain health, within the scope of practice and consistent with the Code of Ethics of the profession.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide skilled therapy interventions, perform re-evaluations, and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, participate in care conferences, and make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Educate patients and families, coordinate adaptive communication devices, and ensure patient safety and equipment maintenance.
• Supervise CFYs and support staff as applicable and perform FEES if qualified and trained.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) program.
• Current DE state licensure.
• CPR Certified

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.