Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient - Acute Care

WellSpan Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in an inpatient acute care setting. This PRN role emphasizes diverse therapeutic techniques for speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders at entry to intermediate levels, working with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include a Masters degree, SLP licensure, BLS, and CCC or CFY. Flexible days and weekend coverage support patient recovery in a Fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• 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

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, hearing and oral motor disorders.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support patient rehabilitation.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Therapy techniques

Entry to intermediate skills

Communication

Education

Masters Degree

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

CCC or CFY training

Job description

Department: Inpatient Acute Care

Status: PRN

Schedule: Days, weekends

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Masters Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 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 and
• Successful completion of Certificate of Clinical Competency or Strong Clinical Fellow. Upon Hire Required