Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist - Acute Care

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks a Staff Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for a full patient caseload across acute care, outpatient, and rehab settings.

Requirements include a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC, state license, and CPR certification; 0–2 years of clinical practice. This role emphasizes collaboration with health-care teams and patient-centered rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• SLP: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• 0-2 years of clinical practice required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• State License required.
• CPR certification 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC

State License

CPR certification

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks a Staff Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for a full patient caseload across acute care, outpatient, and rehab settings.

Requirements include a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC, state license, and CPR certification; 0–2 years of clinical practice. This role emphasizes collaboration with health-care teams and patient-centered rehabilitation.