Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist - Delmar, DE

Location: Delmar, DE

Job Type: Part-Time

Typically Monday-Friday

Weekend coverage as needed

No on-call requirement

Facility: Inpatient facility

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech Pathologist to join an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The Speech Pathologist will evaluate and treat patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in an inpatient geriatric setting. This role involves working closely with patients recovering from strokes and those with progressive neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and dementia.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and progress
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Provide quality care to a primarily geriatric patient population
• Work in a 1:1 patient care environment

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required
• Current Speech-Language Pathology License/Licensure in the state of practice required
• Current CPR Certification required
• Experience working with geriatric patients preferred
• New graduates are not being considered at this time

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Supportive and growth-oriented work culture