Speech Pathologist - Per Diem

christianacare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat adults with communication and swallowing disorders in inpatient acute and rehabilitation settings. The role supports a dynamic interdisciplinary team and requires weekend availability plus occasional weekday shifts.

We emphasize patient-family centered care and offer a mentorship program and career advancement opportunities within ChristianaCare's Rehabilitation Team.

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.

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.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical evaluation

Communication disorders

Education

Master's degree in SLP

Licensure eligibility in Delaware

CCC or CF Certification

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Details

Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation? Join our Rehabilitation Team!

Life is full of choices, and whom you work for is one of life's most important decisions. ChristianaCare has earned national recognition for excellence. Choose an organization that provides career advancement and the opportunity to impact health.

ChristianaCare is recruiting for a per diem Speech Language Pathologist to work a minimum of two weekend days per month. Availability to work one to three additional weekday shifts per week and/or weekend shifts as available is highly desired. In this position, you will assess and treat adults with communication and swallowing disorders in inpatient acute and rehabilitation settings. With an emphasis on patient-family centered care, we specialize in a variety of services with a dynamic interdisciplinary/trans-disciplinary team approach.

Principal Duties and 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 and experience requirements:

• 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

Rehabilitation Team Offers:

Training/Mentorship Program for skills including but not limited to: tracheostomy/vent, Videofluoroscopy Swallowing Studies, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, and Videostroboscopy Studies; Career Ladder for professional advancement; Dynamic team with many having 10+ years with ChristianaCare.

This is a flat rate position. Any individual hired into this position will be paid $59.00/hour plus any applicable differentials.

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date
Oct 30, 2026

EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/