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Speech Language Pathologist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA because the occupation requires at least a master's degree in communication disorders. Canadian citizens can enter at the U.S. port of entry without a petition, while Mexican citizens need consular processing. State licensure requirements add a credential step most applicants underestimate.
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Nemours Children's Health, Becks Woods is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time) to join our outpatient program in Bear, Delaware. As one of the nation's 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 280,000 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 Children's Health Delaware Valley honors our legacy of delivering exceptional care to the children of the Delaware Valley and beyond. Ranked among the nation's best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and honored with the ANCC's Magnet® 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 Children's Health allows us to reach more children across the region through community-based physician services and collaborative partnerships with health and hospital systems.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Speech-Language Pathology evaluations, interventions and patient/family 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 his/her 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, home/school modifications and transitional speech therapy program prior to discharge from therapy.
- Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's 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 Delaware Speech Language Pathologist License or provisional/temporary license in speech-language pathology required upon hire.
- A second license 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. (DE, PA, NJ, MD)
- 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.
- PA clearances are required if position will provide clinical care in PA locations.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Member of professional specialty organizations (ASHA, State Speech & Hearing Association) preferred.
- Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred.
- Experience in feeding is preferred.
- Experience with physically and/or mentally challenged populations preferred. Familiarity with speech and language development, deviation, and disorders. Familiarity with assessment scales and instruments, techniques of assessment and intervention with pediatric population.
COMPENSATION
Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes:
- Medical/Dental/ Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays
- Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
- Work Life Benefits
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.
About us
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
INTRODUCTION
Nemours Children's Health, Becks Woods is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time) to join our outpatient program in Bear, Delaware. As one of the nation's 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 280,000 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 Children's Health Delaware Valley honors our legacy of delivering exceptional care to the children of the Delaware Valley and beyond. Ranked among the nation's best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and honored with the ANCC's Magnet® 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 Children's Health allows us to reach more children across the region through community-based physician services and collaborative partnerships with health and hospital systems.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Speech-Language Pathology evaluations, interventions and patient/family 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 his/her 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, home/school modifications and transitional speech therapy program prior to discharge from therapy.
- Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's 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 Delaware Speech Language Pathologist License or provisional/temporary license in speech-language pathology required upon hire.
- A second license 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. (DE, PA, NJ, MD)
- 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.
- PA clearances are required if position will provide clinical care in PA locations.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Member of professional specialty organizations (ASHA, State Speech & Hearing Association) preferred.
- Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred.
- Experience in feeding is preferred.
- Experience with physically and/or mentally challenged populations preferred. Familiarity with speech and language development, deviation, and disorders. Familiarity with assessment scales and instruments, techniques of assessment and intervention with pediatric population.
COMPENSATION
Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes:
- Medical/Dental/ Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays
- Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
- Work Life Benefits
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.
About us
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Speech Language Pathologist
Secure your ASHA certification before applying
Most U.S. hospital systems and school districts require Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA as a condition of hire. Having it in hand before you apply removes a common employer objection to sponsoring a TN candidate.
Target state licensure requirements early
Each state issues its own SLP license, and processing can take six to twelve weeks. Apply for the license in your target state before your start date so your employer's TN sponsorship timeline doesn't stall at onboarding.
Ask employers about their TN filing experience
Healthcare networks and school districts that have sponsored TN professionals before move faster and make fewer documentation errors. Ask HR whether they've filed TN petitions for clinical roles, not just physicians or engineers.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with recent visa filings who hire for SLP and related clinical roles. Targeting employers experienced with work visa sponsorship shortens your job search and reduces offer-to-start delays.
Prepare a degree equivalency letter if needed
Canadian and Mexican graduate programs in communication sciences don't always use the same degree titles as U.S. programs. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency confirms your degree meets the master's-level requirement USCIS expects for TN classification.
Align your offer letter language with TN requirements
Your offer letter must describe the role as requiring a master's degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders. Generic job titles or vague descriptions of duties give CBP officers grounds to question the specialty occupation classification at the port of entry.
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Find Speech Language Pathologist JobsSpeech Language Pathologist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Speech Language Pathologist role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Speech Language Pathologist is an explicitly listed occupation in the USMCA TN treaty categories. The role must require at least a master's degree in communication disorders or speech-language pathology, and you must hold that degree. Positions that accept a bachelor's degree or unrelated graduate credentials will not satisfy the specialty occupation requirement for TN classification.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for SLP roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS petition queue. Canadian SLPs can be approved at a U.S. port of entry the same day they present their documents. H-1B requires an employer petition, a lottery selection, and months of processing. For most SLPs with a qualifying degree and a U.S. job offer, TN is faster and more predictable.
Can I use Migrate Mate to find SLP jobs that sponsor TN visas?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and surfaces employers with documented sponsorship history for clinical and allied health roles including Speech Language Pathologist positions. Searching there lets you filter for employers who have already sponsored TN professionals, which significantly narrows your list to realistic opportunities.
Do I need a state license to get TN visa sponsorship as an SLP?
Your employer will require state licensure before you can practice independently, and most will not extend a final offer without a clear path to licensure. You can begin the state license application before your start date, but processing timelines vary by state. Coordinating your license application timeline with your employer's TN sponsorship process avoids gaps between your entry date and your first day of clinical work.
What documents does my employer need to file TN sponsorship for an SLP position?
Your employer needs to provide a support letter on company letterhead stating your job title, that the role requires a master's degree in speech-language pathology, your anticipated start date, and that the position is a legitimate, ongoing employment arrangement. You bring that letter to the port of entry along with your master's degree transcript, ASHA certification, and valid passport. CBP adjudicates Canadian TN applications on the spot.
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