ChristianaCare is seeking a part-time Inpatient Speech Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include conducting evidence-based evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, providing direct therapy at the bedside and in treatment areas, and documenting care in the electronic health record. The clinician will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, rehab therapists, and case managers to optimize outcomes, support safe discharges, and educate patients, families, and staff. ChristianaCare offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on excellence and community health. Responsibilities Assess, diagnose, and treat adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders Perform comprehensive evidence-based evaluations for inpatients Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals Provide direct bedside and treatment-area speech and swallowing therapy Document evaluations, plans, and progress in the electronic health record Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab team members on care plans Educate patients, families, and staff on communication and swallowing strategies Contribute to safe discharge planning and continuity of care Participate in quality improvement and best-practice initiatives Required Skills Speech and language assessment Swallowing (dysphagia) assessment and management Development of treatment plans Bedside swallowing evaluations Cognitive-communication rehabilitation Electronic health record documentation Interdisciplinary team collaboration Patient and family education Acute care clinical reasoning Regulatory and documentation compliance