Speech Therapist (Full time) Jefferson Moss-Magee, Willow Grove

Albert Einstein Medical Center; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center in Willow Grove, PA, seeks a Staff Level II Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat and discharge plan patients across acute care, rehab and outpatient settings. The role collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans while upholding Jefferson Health’s mission and values.

The position requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, 2 years of clinical practice, ASHA CCC, a state license, and CPR certification, with

Qualifications

• SLP: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• AND 2 years of clinical practice required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• State License required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 for part-time (ICE, OT level I) or full-time students.
• Participates in orientation and preceptorship of new/rotating staff.
• Completes education, teaching and professional activities commensurate with position.
• Plans, organizes and delivers treatment programs that help clients/patients recover and rehabilitate.

Skills

Therapy planning

Discharge planning

Clinical evaluation

Student education

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

2 years clinical practice

ASHA CCC in Speech-Language Pathology

State License

CPR certification

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1 Job Details The Staff Level II Speech and Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given therapy services. The SLP is an integral healthcare provider accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of function. The Staff Level II therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other health care professions to coordinate treatment plans and care.

Essential Functions

• Provide 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 for part-time (ICE, OT level I) or full-time students.
• Participates in orientation and preceptorship of new/rotating staff.
• Completes education, teaching and professional activities commensurate with position.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• SLP: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• AND 2 years of clinical practice required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• State License required.
• CPR certification required.

Work Shift

Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 91 North York Road, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits
• 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.

EEO Statement

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.

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.