Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - New Hospital! PRN

SSM Health; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their team at the Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital. The role involves evaluating patients with various challenges, developing treatment plans, and providing excellent care in a collaborative environment. Candidates must be state licensed and preferably hold a CCC in Speech-Language Pathology.

Qualifications

• Must have current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure.
• BLS certification required within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients.
• Coordinate treatment with other clinical services and resources.
• Educate patients and their families throughout the treatment process.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Therapeutic coordination

Education

State licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist

CCC in Speech-Language Pathology (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital - West Shore

*A joint venture between Select Medical and UPMC Pinnacle*

Mechanicsburg, PA

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN

Here, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiples traumas.

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Specific Duties

• Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs.
• Coordinatetreatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services as available community resources.
• Develop comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association preferred.

Additional Data

We employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 80,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Equal opportunity employer/including disabled/veterans.