What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Developmen position at Peninsula Regional Medical Center?
- Millsboro, DE
- TidalHealth Pediatric Development
- Pediatric Development/Therapy
- Full Time - Monday - Friday - Available 8-6 Variable
- Req #: 34709
Why work at TidalHealth?
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Speech Language Pathologist Position Summary
The Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is a licensed professional who is responsible and accountable for the planning, implementation and delivery of speech pathology services to ensure positive patient outcomes. The SLP is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of disorders affecting speech, language, voice, swallow and cognitive-communicative function for pediatric populations. The SLP assess and documents the pediatric patient’s communication status using clinical observations, caregiver reports, and standardized testing. The SLP develops a plan for treatment that integrates family values child’s deficits and the clinical guidelines/recommendations. The SLP documents the ongoing progress towards goals, addresses goals and provides treatment that supports sensory-motor, cognitive, psychological, and behavioral development.
Speech Language Pathologist Position Requirements
Education
- Masters Degree required from an accredited university in Speech Language Pathology/Communication Disorders.
Required License and/or Certification
- Current Maryland or Delaware Speech Pathologist Licensure
Experience
- Previous Pediatric Experience Preferred.
- Bilingual - Spanish/English is preferred.
Speech Language Pathologist Benefits
At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.
Salary : $34 - $53