Speech Language Pathologist

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hazleton is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all ages, from infants to the elderly.

You will collaborate with physicians to develop individualized care plans, document progress, and deliver evidence-based therapy in a fast-paced acute care setting, contributing to improved patient independence and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Pennsylvania licensure required (SLP).
• American Heart Association BLS - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments (Home Care).

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations of the speech language and swallowing function.
• Develops and updates plan of care with patient/family to restore function.
• Delivers evidence-based speech therapy care across age groups.
• Collaborates with physician oversight of speech pathology programs.
• Completes documentation and billing in accordance with policies.

Education

Master’s Degree Speech Language Pathology

Doctorate Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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

700 E Broad St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 730AM - 4PM. 2 weekend days per month

Department

1017-00113 Acute Care-ST-HZ