Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist: Elevate Patient Care

St. Luke's University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat speech, language and swallowing disorders in the acute care or skilled setting.

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, planning and documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role involves coordinating with patients and families to achieve functional communication and safe discharge.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required or preferred.
• Current license to practice as Speech-Language Pathologist in NJ or PA.
• Current CPR certification and licensure maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in acute care or skilled settings.
• Develop and document evaluations and interventions to guide patient care and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans.
• Communicate with health care providers to facilitate timely discharge from the hospital.
• Maintain documentation accurately and timely; meet productivity expectations.
• Perform duties as assigned by department leadership.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current state license (NJ/PA)

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat speech, language and swallowing disorders in the acute care or skilled setting.

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, planning and documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role involves coordinating with patients and families to achieve functional communication and safe discharge.