Speech Language Pathologist

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat, and direct speech therapy programs for patients of all ages. You will develop and update care plans in collaboration with patients and families, administer tests, and coordinate with physicians to restore communication and swallowing function.

Requirements include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, PA SLP license, BLS, ability to travel for Home Care assignments, and strong

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and manage workflow.
• Identify patient-specific speech rehabilitation learning needs.
• Travel to Home Care assignments.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations of speech language and swallowing functions.
• Evaluates cognition, language, reading, and voice.
• Collaborates with physicians to oversee speech pathology programs.
• Completes documentation and billing per policy and regulations.
• Administers, scores, and interprets speech/swallow tests.
• Delivers evidence-based speech therapy tailored to patient needs.
• Plans and conducts rehabilitative treatment to restore communication.
• Assists in determining dietary feeding levels for dysphagia patients.
• Improves intelligibility with augmentative/alternative communication.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Travel for Home Care

Education

Master’s Degree Speech Language Pathology

SLP - PA License

BLS Certification

Job description

Summary

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers speech therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Provides assessment of patient condition based on diagnosis from the referring physician. Develops and updates an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family to assist in returning them to their maximum level of function. Evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly.

Job Duties

• Performs evaluations of the speech language and the swallowing function to detect speech or voice disorders.


• Evaluates cognition, expressive, and receptive language and written language, reading comprehension, speech intelligibility, oral motor structure, and voice.


• Supports effective communication and collaboration with the physician oversight of speech pathology programs.


• Completes supportive documentation and billing in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory compliance.


• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.


• Delivers evidence-based speech therapy care appropriate to age/patient specific needs in a cost-effective manner.


• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.


• Assists the physician(s) with determining appropriate dietary feeding levels for patients with dysphagia or other special needs.


• Assists in increasing intelligibility of speech, using alternative or augmentative devices to facilitate better communication.


• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech-language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Speech Language Pathology


• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.


• Ability to identify patient specific speech rehabilitation learning needs.


• Ability to travel to patient care assignments - Home Care


• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire


• SLP - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate Speech Language Pathology

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1770 Bathgate Rd

Primary Location:

Health Center at Muhlenberg

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Variable

Department:

1004-06143 Pediatric Rehab - Muhl