Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist: Empowering Young Voices

St. Luke's University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat individuals with voice, fluency, speech, language and swallowing disorders.

The role requires CCC-SLP and a current PA or NJ license, with BLS/CPR certification preferred or to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with families and healthcare teams while participating in quality improvement and

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP certification required.
• PA or NJ Speech Language Pathologist license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current CPR certification.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care in evaluation and treatment of voice, fluency, speech, language and swallowing disorders.
• Documents evaluation and treatment, and patient response in accordance with guidelines; bills for equipment and services.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff, physicians and referral sources.
• Maintains and upgrades clinical skills via continuing education; shares knowledge with peers.
• Participates in patient care conferences, departmental programs, in-services, and meetings.
• Contributes to Quality Improvement activities within the department and hospital.
• Demonstrates productivity in terms of patient volume for speech pathology services.

Skills

CCC-SLP

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Pathology

PA/NJ Speech Language Pathologist license

BLS certification

CCC-SLP certification

CPR certification

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat individuals with voice, fluency, speech, language and swallowing disorders.

The role requires CCC-SLP and a current PA or NJ license, with BLS/CPR certification preferred or to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with families and healthcare teams while participating in quality improvement and