Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient - Per Diem

Geisinger (old); Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program

MyHealth Rewards

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA seeks a Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Provides video fluoroscopy swallowing studies and serves as a resource for staff.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments within 48 hours of MD orders, developing care plans, delivering individual therapy, documenting thoroughly, and maintaining competencies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Speech Language Pathology.
• PA licensure in Speech Language Pathology required.
• ASHA CCC certification required.
• BLS certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess swallowing, speech, and language disorders and feeding dysfunction.
• Perform evaluations within 48 hours of MD order.
• Develop comprehensive care plans for each patient.
• Provide individual therapy and establish treatment goals with timeframes.
• Document all clinical services thoroughly and maintain competency.

Skills

Speech therapy evaluation

Swallowing therapy

Team collaboration

Documentation & compliance

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

PA State license in Speech Language Pathology

ASHA CCC (Certification)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary: Responsible for speech therapy services including evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders, swallowing disorders, and video fluoroscopy swallowing studies. Serves as a resource for staff in dealing with participants with communication, speech, and swallowing difficulties.

Job Duties: Assesses participants swallowing, speech and language, and feeding dysfunction and restorative potential. Performs evaluations and assessments within 48 hours of receiving MD order. Performs written or electronic evaluations. Determines patient and family needs related to cognition swallowing, and speech and language function. Discusses with patient and family to identify patient goals and expectations. Develops a comprehensive care plan for each patient. Plans and performs therapeutic interventions to restore function and enhance quality of life to the greatest extent possible. Plans individual therapy interventions. Establishes priority areas of treatment. Provides speech therapy services to restore impaired speech, language, and swallowing disorders. May include treatment program to improve cognition, swallowing function and correct disorders, improve communication and speech ability, and correct disorders. Establishes suitable and achievable treatment goal, which contain time frames. Provides individual therapy for patients as needed or prescribed in the care plan. Performs the appropriate clinical tests and measurements to improve function whenever possible. Prepares the patient for treatment by explaining the treatment process and positioning for comfort, safety, and optimal response. Performs appropriate documentation in all areas of care. Ensures completeness of documentation of all clinical services rendered to patients. Satisfactorily completes and maintains all discipline specific competencies. Maintains statistical records as required. Determines equipment and supply needs and utilizes budget resources to obtain. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Hours: Per Diem

Union: Yes

License/Certification Requirement: Must hold a State PA license in Speech Language Pathology. Must hold certification through ASHA (American Speech -Language -Hearing Association).

Education Requirement: Must hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Benefits: 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more. MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health Education: Master's Degree-Speech Pathology (Required) Experience: Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Preferred) Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days - Default Issuing Body, Certificate of Clinical Competence - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (Pennsylvania) - State of Pennsylvania

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.