Speech Language Pathologist - SLP - Outpatient

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders. The role involves collaboration with staff, accurate documentation, and delivering comprehensive care within a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, PA licensure, and ASHA certification. You will work full time in a Monday–Friday schedule, contributing to patient-centered outcomes and program development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania and ASHA certified preferred.
• Experience in evaluations, therapy planning, and documenting patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess swallowing, speech and language disorders and feeding dysfunction.
• Perform evaluations within 48 hours of MD order and document findings.
• Develop comprehensive care plans and implement individual therapy interventions.
• Provide speech therapy to restore communication, swallowing, and cognitive function.
• Explain treatments to patients and families, set goals, and monitor progress.
• Maintain complete documentation and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Patient care

Evaluation & treatment planning

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Location

Location: Geisinger Primary Care Mount Pocono Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes

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.

Job Duties

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 license 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

Education

Master's Degree-Speech Pathology (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certificate of Clinical Competence - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (Pennsylvania) - State of Pennsylvania

Skills

Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance, Rehab Assessment And Care, Rehabilitation Practices/Programs

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

More Information

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