Speech Language Pathologist-PRN/Weekends (Lititz)

UPMC; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to provide quality care to clients in need. This role involves maintaining productivity standards, preparing diagnostic reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will pursue professional growth while delivering exceptional patient care and participating in community education initiatives. Join a supportive team that values excellence and compassion in healthcare, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of those you serve.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current professional license and CEUs.
• Requires strong communication and patient assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate speech pathology treatments for clients.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and professional records.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Communication Skills

Patient Assessment

Professional Development

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Current Professional License

Job description

Purpose:

Provides a quality Speech Language Pathology program to clients.

Responsibilities:

1. Achieves and maintains a level of productivity which meets or exceeds the standards established for the facility by the organization.
2. Prepares necessary time records.
3. Maintains current status of all pertinent criteria necessary to satisfy competency requirements for regulatory and accrediting agencies such as OSHA, TJC and CMS and practitioner requirements for participation as a health care provider including but not limited to: required CEU's, current professional license; current curriculum vitae; current CPR certification; current TB test; current competencies in safety, age and equipment; and in some cases current automobile license and current automobile insurance. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
4. Independently pursues professional growth and development related to this position and in line with the mission and activities. Presents in-service and educational programs. Participates in community education and/or continuing education programs sponsored by the organization as requested.
5. Performs all job responsibilities and other duties as assigned by the facility or the organization in a manner that coincides with the mission.
6. Maintains accurate progress notes and professional records on all patients seen for speech pathology services.
7. Adheres to and supports the organizational policies, procedures and the mission, including the Corporate Compliance Program and its Code of Conduct and HIPAA regulations. This includes the responsibility to report any suspected unethical, incompetent, or illegal activities or conduct.
8. Provides appropriate speech pathology treatments for all clients for whom such services are beneficial.
9. Prepares diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations for each person seen for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology services.
10. Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
11. Provides diagnostic evaluative services for all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.
12. Compiles and reports accurate data for the financial, statistical and administrative needs of the Speech-Language Pathology Programs.
13. Coordinates the evaluation, scheduling and treatment programs of clients referred for Speech-Language Therapy.
14. Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, staff development, departmental committees and in-service education programs.
15. Obtains complete and pertinent historical information on all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.
16. Maintains a positive attitude and provides excellent customer service characterized by caring, concern and support for the public, supervisors, employees and coworkers.