Speech Pathologist Pediatrics

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Advance Pay availability

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Health benefits start first of the mês

Job summary

Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, voice, fluency, and dysphagia. You will communicate findings to patients and families and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team within Tower Health.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, PA licensure, and ASHA CCC within 90 days of hire; no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• PA Speech Language Pathologist license required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence within 90 days of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients referred for appraisal of speech, language, voice, fluency, and dysphagia.
• Carry out therapy as appropriate.
• Communicate results to patients, parents and other professionals.
• Supervise assistants, aides, and students.

Skills

Dictation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Phone skills

Computer literacy

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

PA SLP License

ASHA CCC

Job description

Job Summary

Speech language pathologists evaluate patients referred for appraisal of speech, language, voice, fluency, and dysphagia, carry out therapy, as appropriate, communicate results to patients, parents and other professionals, and participate in various Hospital or Community related activities. Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of Speech Therapy. Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum. Maintains working relationships with Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel. Supervises assistants, aides, and students.

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
• Tuition Assistance
• Health benefits start first of the month following start date!

Speech language pathologists evaluate patients referred for appraisal of speech, language, voice, fluency, and dysphagia, carry out therapy, as appropriate, communicate results to patients, parents and other professionals, and participate in various Hospital or Community related activities. Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of Speech Therapy. Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum. Maintains working relationships with Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel. Supervises assistants, aides, and students.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Master\'s Degree

Experience

• No experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Speech Language Pathologist License
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology within 90 days of hire

Required Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Dictation and Transcription Skills
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills

Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing is the only hospital in the region accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission. Our Stroke Specialty and Brain Injury Programs are also CARF-accredited.

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher\'s Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.