Speech pathologist Level 3

Jefferson Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech and Language Pathologist at Jefferson Health are responsible for evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of all patients referred for their services in various care settings. They work with other professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care, upholding the hospital's mission.

This role requires collaboration across teams, documentation, and ongoing clinical duties, including education and program development to improve

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• 5 years of current clinical practice.
• CCC-SLP - Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology.
• BLS - Basic Life Support.
• AHA - American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Provides therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Plans, organizes and delivers treatment programs that help clients/patients recover and rehabilitate.
• Records and documents patients' health progress information, daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.
• Supports supervisor/manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations.

Skills

5+ years clinical practice

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP - Cert. of Clinical Competence

BLS

AHA

Job description

Job Details

The Senior Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech and Language Pathologist are responsible for the evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The PT, OT and SLP are integral healthcare providers accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function. The Senior Level therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other allied health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech and Language Pathologist are responsible for the evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The PT, OT and SLP are integral healthcare providers accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function. The Senior Level therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other allied health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care.

Job Duties

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Provides therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, outpatient settings as appropriate.

Participates in student education Part-Time (ICE, OT level I) or Full-Time students Assesses, synthesizes and applies the literature to their clinical practice.Participates in education and teaching commensurate with novice clinician.

Plans, organizes and delivers treatment programs that help clients/patients recover and rehabilitate.

Utilizes tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and trainings, for patient and families.

Records and documents clients/patients' health progress information for evaluation, all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.

Assists with staff orientation, mentorship and competency assessment of new/rotating staff.

Suggests and implements, with manager/supervisor approval, program development or performance improvement activities.

Completes education, teaching and professional activities commensurate with position.

Supports supervisor/manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• 5 years of current clinical practice.
• CCC-SLP - Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• BLS - Basic Life Support.
• AHA - American Heart Association.

Additional Qualifications

• 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.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular Employee

Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Company Culture

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.