Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem Home Care

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide per diem home care services. The role involves evaluating patients, planning treatment, and collaborating with families to restore communication and swallowing functions across all ages.

You will assess speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, develop plans of care, and support outcomes, with oversight by physicians and a focus on high-quality patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Speech Language Pathology
• Ability to work at various locations and shifts per diem
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow
• Ability to identify patient specific speech rehabilitation learning needs
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• SLP - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers speech therapy programs to restore function and independence.
• Evaluates speech language and swallowing function to detect disorders.
• Evaluates cognition, language, reading and speech intelligibility.
• Delivers patient care with physician oversight of programs.
• Delivers documentation/billing in accordance with policies.
• Assists in increasing intelligibility using communication aids.
• Reviews quality and effectiveness of services provided.
• Administers, scores, and interprets hearing and speech tests.
• Plans or conducts rehabilitative treatment for speech and swallowing issues.
• Assists in determining dietary feeding levels for dysphagia.

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

LV HOME CARE AND HOSPICE

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) PER DIEM - HOME CARE

Summary

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers speech therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Provides assessment of patient condition based on diagnosis from the referring physician. Develops and updates an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family to assist in returning them to their maximum level of function. Evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly.

Job Duties

• Performs evaluations of the speech language and the swallowing function to detect speech or voice disorders.
• Evaluates cognition, expressive, and receptive language and written language, reading comprehension, speech intelligibility, oral motor structure, and voice.
• Supports effective communication and collaboration with the physician oversight of speech pathology programs.
• Completes supportive documentation/billing in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory compliance.
• Assists in increasing intelligibility of speech, using alternative or augmentative devices to facilitate better communication.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech-language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Delivers evidence-based patient care appropriate to age/patient specific needs in a cost-effective manner.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.
• Assists the physician(s) with determining appropriate dietary feeding levels for patients with dysphagia or other special needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Speech Language Pathology
• Ability to work at various locations and shifts per diem.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
• Ability to identify patient specific speech rehabilitation learning needs.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• SLP - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate Speech Language Pathology
• 1 year clinical experience for Home Care

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

2024 Lehigh St

Primary Location:

Allentown - 2024 Lehigh Street

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

minimum 24 hrs/month; variable days/hours

Department:

1004-09131 Home Care - Speech Therapy - CC