Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist

Jefferson Health Plans; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Staff Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for patients across acute care, skilled facilities, rehab, and outpatient settings. The role requires a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC, state license, CPR certification, and 0–2 years of clinical practice.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and student education are integral to the position.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• ASHA CCC in Speech-Language Pathology required; State License required.
• CPR certification required.
• 0-2 years of clinical practice required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Participate in student education: Part-time e.g. ICE, OT level 1 or a full-time student.
• Participates in education and teaching commensurate with novice clinician.
• Plans, organizes and delivers treatment programs that help clients/patients recover and rehabilitate.
• Utilizes tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and trainings, for patient and families.
• Records and documents clients/patients’ health progress information for evaluation, all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC in Speech-Language Pathology

State License

CPR certification

Job description

Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Staff Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for patients across acute care, skilled facilities, rehab, and outpatient settings. The role requires a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC, state license, CPR certification, and 0–2 years of clinical practice.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and student education are integral to the position.