Seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing evaluations and treatments. The SLP will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to help patients improve communication abilities, enhance swallowing function, and maximize overall quality of life.
POSITION DETAILS
Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Employment Type: Contract Assignment
Assignment Length: 21 Weeks
Start Date: 17 August 2026
End Date: 09 January 2027
SHIFT DETAILS
Shift Time: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Meal Break: 30 Minutes
Day Shift
Flexible Schedule Based on Patient Care Needs
GUARANTEED HOURS & PAY
Guaranteed Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Pay Rate: $58.80 - $68.60 per hour
REQUIREMENTS
Active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) License in good standing
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
Current CPR certification preferred
Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Previous experience in rehabilitation, skilled nursing, outpatient, home health, or acute care settings preferred
Active state-specific credentials and background screening requirements as applicable
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing evaluations
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals
Provide therapy to improve communication, cognition, speech production, and swallowing function
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding therapy programs and strategies
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Participate in care planning and discharge planning activities
Recommend adaptive strategies and compensatory techniques to improve functional outcomes
Promote evidence-based practice and patient-centered care
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Guaranteed 35 hours per week
Competitive pay rate of $58.80 - $68.60 per hour
Day-shift schedule with consistent hours
Split coverage assignment between multiple rehabilitation locations
ASAP start opportunity
Active state-specific business and background screening requirements may be required prior to start
State or federal ID required upon arrival
Photo badge must be worn at all times
Opportunity to work with a diverse rehabilitation patient population
Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
Strong focus on patient safety, functional improvement, and quality outcomes
Excellent opportunity for SLPs seeking professional growth and long-term contract stability
Ideal for therapy professionals committed to improving communication, swallowing function, and overall patient quality of life
Numbers & Facts
Location
Seaford, DE
Salary
$2,332
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Candidate Screeningunmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Documentation Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Home Careunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Quality of Lifeunmatched
Rehabilitation Nursingunmatched
Speech and Language Pathologyunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
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