Speech Pathologist (Broomall, PA)

Nemours-Children; Broomall (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement/CE Support

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO, VTO and 6 holidays

Professional/Clinical growth

Work Life Benefits

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health in Broomall, PA is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time) to join our outpatient program. You will evaluate and treat children from birth to 18, document thoroughly, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered care.

The role requires PA licensure (or provisional), a second DE license, and ASHA CCC-SLP or CFY in-process. Pediatric experience and feeding experience are preferred; BLS is required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited university is required.
• 3–6 months of experience preferred; new grads considered based on education.
• PA SLP license or provisional license required on hire.
• A second license (DE) is required for all clinical positions; submit within 2 weeks.
• ASHA CCC-SLP or CFY in-process with goal of CCC-SLP within 10–12 months.
• PA clearances are required on hire.
• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Membership in ASHA or State SLP associations preferred.
• Pediatric experience and feeding experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in pediatric Speech Therapy for patients from birth to 18 years.
• Provide speech therapy services to diverse patient types and seek mentorship as needed.
• Complete timely documentation per departmental policy and standards.
• Attend meetings and collaborate as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Consult with other services, families, and outside agencies for equipment, home/school modifications, and transition planning.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance referrals and documentation requirements.

Skills

Pediatric SLP

ASHA CCC-SLP

Dual licensure

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from ASHA-accredited university

Job description

Nemours Children’s Health, Broomall is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time) to join our outpatient program in Broomall, Pennsylvania.

As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 280,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children – even those who may never enter our doors – through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own.

The Nemours Children’s Health Delaware Valley, honors our legacy of delivering exceptional care to the children of the Delaware Valley and beyond. Ranked among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and honored with the ANCC’s Magnet® Designation for excellence in nursing practice, we offer intensive and acute inpatient and outpatient services covering more than 30 pediatric specialties. We recently completed a multi-phase hospital expansion that includes new inpatient rooms, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department. Additionally, Nemours Children’s Health allows us to reach more children across the region through community-based physician services and collaborative partnerships with health and hospital systems.

Provides Speech-Language Pathology evaluations, interventions and patient/family education under the prescription of a physician. Will establish and maintain appropriate documentation and communication with medical and clinical staff and outside agencies within the guidelines designated by state licensure, the department and Delaware Valley policies and procedures. Actively participates in departmental education activities in order to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency in pediatric Speech Therapy in the care of patients aged birth to 18.
• Able to provide speech 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.
• Consults with other services, families, and outside agencies to recommend durable medical equipment, home/school modifications and transitional speech therapy program prior to discharge from therapy.
• Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.

Job 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 Pennsylvania Speech Language Pathologist License or provisional/temporary license in speech-language pathology required upon hire.
• A second license (State of DE) will be required for all clinical positions. Must submit license or proof of application submission within 2 weeks of job acceptance, but this second license is not required to be active at the start of employment. All clinical staff will maintain dual licensure.
• 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 monthsrequired.
• Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
• Member of professional specialty organizations (ASHA, State Speech & Hearing Association) preferred.
• Pediatric experience is preferred.
• Experience in feeding is preferred.
• Experience with physically and/or mentally challenged populations preferred. Familiarity with speech and language development, deviation, and disorders. Familiarly with assessment scales and instruments, techniques of assessment and intervention with pediatric population.

To learn more about Therapy Services at Nemours, please click this link: https://youtu.be/iZNJNSQFdBI

Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.

Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical/Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays
• Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
• Work Life Benefits

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