Speech Pathologist | Per Diem

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ChristianaCare Health System in Newark, DE, is seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist to support inpatient acute and rehabilitation settings. The role focuses on adult assessments and treatment, with a patient-family centered approach and an emphasis on collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

Minimum two weekend days per month, with potential extra weekday/weekend shifts. Requires Master’s in SLP, Delaware licensure eligibility, CCC or CF, CPR, and acute care experience preferred.

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

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Delaware licensure eligibility

CCC or CF Certification

CPR Certification

Acute care experience preferred

Job description

Job Details

Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation? Join a Place Where Caregivers Feel Like Family Life is full of choices, and few are more important than choosing where—and with whom—you work. At ChristianaCare, we believe our caregivers are more than employees; they are respected professionals, teammates, and members of our extended family. When you join us, you are choosing an organization that values your contributions, invests in your growth, and celebrates the meaningful difference you make every day. ChristianaCare is proud to be ranked among the Top 100 hospitals in the nation and nationally recognized for excellence. Even more importantly, we are known for fostering a culture where caregivers feel connected, appreciated, and supported throughout every stage of their careers. ChristianaCare is recruiting for a per diem Speech Language Pathologist to work a minimum of two weekend days per month. May pick up additional weekday or weekend shifts as available. 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

Hourly Pay Range: $52.97 - $84.75 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.

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement

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.

Benefits

• 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/

Post End Date Oct 30, 2026

Location

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions

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