Speech/Language Pathologist - CCC

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation center in Philadelphia seeks a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The role involves developing therapeutic plans and maintaining detailed medical records. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology and has completed a clinical fellowship. This role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care, ensuring compliance with medical standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Requires strong clinical assessment skills.
• Previous experience with clinical fellowships is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests to evaluate speech, voice, and language function.
• Develop and implement therapeutic plans.
• Maintain medical records and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Tools

Therapy documentation software

Medical record systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs tests to evaluate and assess speech, voice, swallowing, dysfluency, cognition and language function using written and oral tests and special instruments.
• Provides functional treatment for disorders of speech, voice, swallowing, dysfluency, cognition and language.
• Develops therapeutic plans in collaboration with other specialists.
• Maintains medical records. Records information on the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge documents.
• Maintains general knowledge of advances in the discipline of speech‑language pathology and related areas.
• Monitors patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
• Instruct patient and family in techniques to increase functional communication and swallow safety.
• Consults with and educates medical staff on speech and swallowing topics, such as communication strategies, speech and language stimulation and swallow safety.
• Supervises, trains and assesses therapy students during onsite clinical affiliations.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PATIENT/CUSTOMER

Essential Accountabilities

• Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co‑workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability.
• Is professional in all actions and appearance.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory parameters.
• Uses resources wisely – as if they were one’s own.
• Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
• Anticipates patients’/customers’ needs and acts accordingly.
• Works to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Assists patients and families.
• Analyzes problems from the customers’ point of view.
• Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality.
• Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well.
• Applies learning for improved performance.
• Presents self professionally & demonstrates professional behavior during interactions with others.
• Strives to understand and value differences in others’ race, nationality, gender, age, background, experience, and style.

Clinical Education

• Serves as clinical supervisor (after gaining one year of clinical experience & if student is available).
• Assists with clinical education of students if not the primary clinical supervisor.

Staff Education

• Provides a formal presentation of evidence‑based information (i.e. in‑service).
• Attendance at institutional in‑services, staff meetings and/or continuing education programs.

PATIENT/EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Participates in entity and department wide initiatives for patient / employee safety.
• Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.
• Validation of annual competencies required for the position.

OPERATIONS

Essential Accountabilities

• Therapy Examination
• Therapy Treatment Planning
• Therapy Treatment Implementation
• Applies the principles of logic & scientific method to the practice of speech therapy.
• Full compliance with licensure requirements.
• Ethical & legal practice standards.
• Therapy documentation.
• Compliance audits – total of two charts reviewed in a quarter by Site Manager or senior therapist. Done in 2 out of 4 quarters per year.
• Qualitative chart audit – at least one done per year.
• Productivity expectations.
• Health System ID is worn in accordance to GSPP policy.
• Non‑essential accountabilities.
• CEQI (Clinical Effectiveness Quality Improvement).

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

Work Experience

• Completion of clinical fellowship program required.

Licenses / Certifications

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology required.
• Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required.