Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Nationwide Healthcare Services; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Hockessin, DE, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. You will evaluate and diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders and develop an individualized plan of care using standardized tests.

The role includes supervising CFY provisional licensees and students as required, plus collaborating with other disciplines to address residents’ needs and delivering high-quality care in a skilled

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• CCC-ASHA certification required.
• State licensure in Delaware required.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop an individualized plan of care using standardized tests and measures.
• Identify the need for and refer to other disciplines as needed.
• Supervise CFY provisional licensees, students, and support personnel as required by state licensure and professional standards.
• Perform other duties to provide quality care to residents.

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-ASHA)

Delaware licensure or credentialing

Job description

Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 172-bed skilled nursing facility located in Hockessin, DE. We are currently seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our rehabilitation team.

Shift Type: PRN

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and diagnose any speech, language, communication, and/or swallowing disorders.
• Develop an individualized plan of care to facilitate optimal performance using standardized tests and measures as evidence for improvement.
• Identify the need for and make a referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• As necessary, supervises CFY provisional licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders, or a similarly titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
• Must possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Must be licensed, certified, or credentialed as required in DE.
• Requires good organizational and time management skills.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills.

We look forward to reviewing your resume. EOE