Nemours Childrens Health Broomall is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Full-Time to join our outpatient program in Broomall Pennsylvania. As one of the nations leading pediatric health care systems Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated family-centered care to more than 280000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware Florida Maryland New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children - even those who may never enter our doors - through our world-changing research education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving to treat their child as if they were our own. The Nemours Childrens Health Delaware Valley honors our legacy of delivering exceptional care to the children of the Delaware Valley and beyond. Ranked among the nations best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and honored with the ANCCs Magnetr Designation for excellence in nursing practice we offer intensive and acute inpatient and outpatient services covering more than 30 pediatric specialties. We recently completed a multi-phase hospital expansion that includes new inpatient rooms Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department. Additionally Nemours Childrens Health allows us to reach more children across the region through community-based physician services and collaborative partnerships with health and hospital systems. Provides Speech-Language Pathology evaluations interventions and patientfamily education under the prescription of a physician. Will establish and maintain appropriate documentation and communication with medical and clinical staff and outside agencies within the guidelines designated by state licensure the department and Delaware Valley policies and procedures. Actively participates in departmental education activities in order to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice. Essential Functions Demonstrates competency in pediatric Speech Therapy in the care of patients aged birth to 18. Able to provide speech therapy services to a variety of patient types with recognition of hisher own limitations while seeking appropriate mentorship as needed. Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy 7980.3.3 Joint Commission and CARF standards. Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member. Consults with other services families and outside agencies to recommend durable medical equipment homeschool modifications and transitional speech therapy program prior to discharge from therapy. Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referralauthorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services. Job Requirements Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology or its equivalent from an ASHA-accredited university required. Minimum of three 3 to six 6 months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences. State of Pennsylvania Speech Language Pathologist License or provisionaltemporary license in speech-language pathology required upon hire. A second license State of DE will be required for all clinical positions. Must submit license or proof of application submission within 2 weeks of job acceptance but this second license is not required to be active at the start of employment. All clinical staff will maintain dual licensure. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology CCC-SLP or Clinical Fellowship Year CFY in-process with goal of achieving CCC-SLP within 10-12 months required. Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire. American Heart Association BLS Certification Basic Life Support required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment. Member of professional specialty organizations ASHA State Speech & Hearing Association preferred. Pediatric experience is preferred. Experience in feeding is preferred. Experience with physically andor mentally challenged populations preferred. Familiarity with speech and language development deviation and disorders. Familiarly with assessment scales and instruments techniques of assessment and intervention with pediatric population. To learn more about Therapy Services at Nemours please click this link httpsyoutu.beiZNJNSQFdBI Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits an integrated wellness program opportunities for professional growth and much more. As an equal opportunity employer Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings. Nemours Childrens Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes MedicalDental Vision Insurance Tuition ReimbursementContinuing Education Support 403b Retirement Plan Paid Time Off PTO VTO Volunteer Time Off and 6 paid holidays ProfessionalClinical growth opportunities Work Life Benefits LI-EP1
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