Speech Language Pathologist - Ephrata Community Hospital - Full Time

WellSpan Health; Stevens Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Ephrata, PA, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a full-time day shift (8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Mon-Thu, negotiable Fridays). The role evaluates and treats speech, language, hearing and oral motor disorders and works with an interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered care.

Applicants must be a licensed SLP with CCC/CF eligibility and BLS. The position includes opportunities for professional growth, supervision of Rehab Aides, and ongoing documentation of

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist upon hire.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Graduate of an accredited program in speech-language pathology.
• Successful completion of CCC or CF required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, tests, diagnoses and treats speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to achieve patient goals.
• Documents patient progress and maintains medical records.
• Provides training to medical/nursing staff in SLP techniques.
• Supervises Rehab Aides as required by PA practice act.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

SBAR communication

Documentation

Patient care

Education

Graduate of accredited SLP program

CCC-SLP or CF required

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist - Ephrata Community Hospital - Full Time

Job Info

• Job Identification 228832
• Job Category Clinical Care
• Posting Date 08/26/2026, 12:17 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Shift1 - Day
• Locations 63-65 W Church St, Stevens, PA, 17578, US
• Assignment Category Not Applicable
• FTE 1

Job Description

Full Time (80 hours biweekly)

Preferred hours: 8a-6:30p M-Th (this is slightly negotiable to include some Friday hours)

General Summary

Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing and oral motor disorders according to the principles and practices of speech therapy at an entry to intermediate skills level. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech, hearing, and swallowing disorders.
• Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and auditory skills and reports on patient's progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team.
• Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient.
• Coordinates speech language pathology activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of goals established.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in speech language pathology techniques and objectives.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Provides supervision of Rehab Aides as required by PA practice act.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional abilities.
• Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
• Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
• Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies.
• Appropriately documents maintenance and repairs.

Benefits Offered:

• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Less than 1 year Related experience. Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Graduate of an accredited program in speech-language pathology. Upon Hire Required
• Successful completion of Certificate of Clinical Competency or Strong Clinical Fellow. Upon Hire Required