Speech Language Pathologist- Inpatient- Per Diem

Geisinger; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with Geisinger contributions

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Family-friendly support services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health benefits from day one

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist at the Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital. This role involves providing comprehensive speech therapy services, including evaluation and treatment for communication disorders. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology and ideally have at least 2 years of related experience.

You will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and conducting therapeutic interventions to enhance quality of life. This role offers a supportive work environment with various employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related work experience preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days.
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Assess participants’ swallowing, speech and language dysfunction.
• Perform evaluations within 48 hours of MD order.
• Plan individual therapy interventions and establish treatment priorities.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for restoring function.

Skills

Speech therapy service provision

Evaluation and treatment planning

Communication and speech disorders

Swallowing disorders management

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Tools

Clinical measurement tools

Job description

Location: Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital (GSACH)
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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and establishes priority areas of treatment.
• Provides speech therapy services to restore impaired speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• May include treatment programs to improve cognition, swallowing function and correct disorders, improve communication and speech ability, and correct disorders.
• Establishes suitable and achievable treatment goals, which contain time frames.
• Performs 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 and ensures completeness of documentation of all clinical services rendered to patients.
• Completes and maintains all discipline‑specific competencies.
• Maintains statistical records as required.
• Determines equipment and supply needs and utilizes budget resources to obtain them.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a 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.
• Education: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology (Required).
• Health benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Geisinger is 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.