Speech Therapist Per Diem Inpatient Rehab Phila- Jefferson Moss-Magee

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join their compassionate healthcare team. This role is pivotal in evaluating and treating patients, ensuring they reach their highest level of function. You will collaborate with a diverse group of healthcare professionals to create and implement effective treatment plans. The position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute to the recovery and rehabilitation of patients in various settings. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• 0-2 years of clinical practice required, with 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluations and treatment planning for a full patient caseload.
• Record and document clients' health progress and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Therapeutic Interventions

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Details

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The Speech Therapist is an integral healthcare provider accountable to assist the patient to their highest level of function. The therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health.

Works in conjunction with other health care professionals 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.

* 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.

Job Description

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.

Experience:

0-2 years of clinical practice required. 1 year preferred

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology required. State License required.

BLS, CPR certification required via AHA.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, 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.

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.