What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (Kent County) position at Easterseals Delaware?
Location: 100 Enterprise Place, Dover, DE 19904
Have you always wanted to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy a positive, goal-orientated team atmosphere full of people who are inspired by our mission? Easterseals may have the perfect opportunity for you to work in a job that you love, while making a difference and earning a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits!
Easterseals is seeking dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists, who finds fulfillment in working with children to join our interdisciplinary team of Early Intervention and Pediatric therapists. Play a major role in children meeting their milestones while having the opportunity to treat a varied caseload.
Treatment provided in this role is primarily community based, serving children in their homes and day care settings. There is also opportunity for services to be provided in our pediatric clinic.
We are looking for full-time, part-time, or contract therapists. Please send resume, salary requirements, and cover letter to Alex Older at aolder@esdel.org.
Qualifications:
- Must have compassion for others and the desire to support children with disabilities
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
- Eligible for State of Delaware licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist
- Driving record in good standing for community visits
- Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screening
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with children with disabilities is a plus, but not required
- Experience with pediatric dysphagia preferred but not required
- Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply
What Easterseals Offers Full Time Employees*:
- A welcoming environment filled with people who are committed to changing lives.
- Mentoring, collaboration and professional development
- Guaranteed hours and salary.
- Competitive wages and a comprehensive, affordable benefits package
- Sign on bonus
- Generous PTO package upon hire, which increases to three weeks’ vacation after just two years’ service
- 12-paid holidays
- Annual performance-based pay increases
- Retirement plan with company match up to 5%
- Funding for professional association dues, licensure and continuing education
- Student loan forgiveness opportunity through the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Mileage reimbursement and Technology package
*Benefits adjusted for part-time employees
Easterseals is proud to create a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit https://www.easterseals.com/de/ to learn more about our CARF accredited programs. EEOE