Speech Language Pathologist - SLP - Outpatient

Geisinger; Mount Pocono (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits day one

Medical plan options

HSA/FSA

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Family leave support

EAP services

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Geisinger in Pennsylvania seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to assess swallowing, speech and language, and feeding dysfunction, and to develop comprehensive care plans.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients within 48 hours of MD order, delivering therapy to restore communication and swallowing, documenting thoroughly, and planning individual interventions while aligning with patient goals. Full-time, benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Must hold PA state license in Speech Language Pathology.
• Must hold ASHA certification.
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Assesses swallowing, speech and language, and feeding dysfunction and restorative potential.
• Performs evaluations within 48 hours of MD order.
• Develops a comprehensive care plan for each patient.
• Provides speech therapy to restore speech, language and swallowing disorders.
• Performs appropriate documentation of all clinical services.

Skills

PA state license in Speech Pathology

ASHA Certification

Clinical evaluation

Therapy planning

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

• 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.

• Hours:Full time, 40 hours a week.
• License/Certification:Must hold a State PA licence 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 of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• 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.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance