Speech-Language Pathologist: Acute Care & Rehab Impact

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health seeks a Staff Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat, and discharge planning for patients across acute and outpatient settings. The role collaborates with a broad care team to drive patient recovery and functional outcomes.

Qualified candidates have a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, state licensure, and CPR certification, with 0–2 years clinical experience. The position aligns with Jefferson Health’s mission and patient-centered care philosophy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• 0–2 years of clinical practice required.
• ASHA 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

Therapy evaluations

Treatment planning

Discharge planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC in Speech-Language Pathology

State Licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

Jefferson Health seeks a Staff Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat, and discharge planning for patients across acute and outpatient settings. The role collaborates with a broad care team to drive patient recovery and functional outcomes.

Qualified candidates have a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, state licensure, and CPR certification, with 0–2 years clinical experience. The position aligns with Jefferson Health’s mission and patient-centered care philosophy.