Speech Language Pathologist | Pediatrics

Company: ChristianaCare
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 10, 2026

Job Description:

Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation? Life is full of choices, and whom you work for is one of life's most important decisions. ChristianaCare is ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation and has earned national recognition for excellence. Choose an organization that provides career advancement and the opportunity to impact health. Christiana Care is currently recruiting for a full time Pediatric Speech Pathologist. General Areas of Practice : Speech and language evaluation and treatment of children birth through school age in the outpatient setting (Wilmington Hospital or Springside) Speech and language evaluation and treatment of children birth to three in the natural environment Specialty Areas of Practice : Evaluation and treatment of feeding and swallowing difficulty with infants in the NICU, children birth to three in the natural environment, and children birth through school age in the outpatient setting Video swallow studies with NICU infants and outpatients birth through school age Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Screens, identifies, assesses, and interprets, diagnoses, rehabilitates, and prevents disorders of speech (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice) and language Screens, identifies, assesses, interprets, diagnoses, and rehabilitates disorders of oral-pharyngeal function (dysphagia) and related disorders Screens, identifies, assesses, interprets, diagnoses, and rehabilitates cognitive/communication disorders Assesses, selects, and develops augmentative and alternative communication systems and provides training in their use Provides aural rehabilitation and related counseling services to hearing impaired individuals and their families Enhances speech/language proficiency and communication effectiveness (e.g. accent reduction) Screens hearing and other factors for the purpose of speech/language evaluation and/or the initial identification of individuals with other communication disorders Education and Experience Requirements: Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or, CF candidates will be considere CPR Certification required Delaware license to practice speech pathology ChristianaCare offers: Incredible Work/Life benefits including medical/dental/ vision insurance coverage on your first day of employment, paid PTO, retirement plans, twelve weeks of paid parental leave, annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more! If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver! Hourly Pay Range: $35.39 - $56.63 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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