Speech Language Pathologist

Prime Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech and language disorders. The position involves developing treatment plans and contributing to departmental programs. Candidates must possess a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and hold an active license to practice. Strong clinical skills and experience in a hospital setting are preferred. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in speech‑language pathology required.
• Active license to practice speech language pathology in the state of anticipated employment.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with speech disorders.
• Assist in developing and implementing new programs for the department.

Skills

Clinical skills

Evaluation and treatment planning

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Active license to practice Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year (Philadelphia, PA)

Company

Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131‑bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the evaluation, treatment planning and implementation of treatment for patients demonstrating disorders of speech, language, cognition, swallowing and other services prescribed by a physician. Assists in developing and implementing new and ongoing programs beneficial for the enhancement of the department.

Education and Work Experience

1. Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in speech‑language pathology required.
2. Clinical doctorate in speech‑language pathology (SLPD) and/or PhD in speech‑language pathology or communication sciences and disorders preferred.
3. Active license to practice speech language pathology in the state of anticipated employment free of disciplinary action required.
4. Active Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech‑Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP) from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) free of disciplinary action – OR – Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow (SLP‑CFs) to be considered on a case‑by‑case basis (provided proper supervision can be afforded to the CF) required.
5. At least one year of experience in a hospital setting preferred.
6. Current BLS for healthcare provider’s certification upon hire and maintain current required.

Seniority level

Not applicable

Employment type

Other

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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