Speech Therapist/ Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Sterling Therapy Providers; Glen Mills, Concord Township (Delaware County, PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Full Time

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to organize and conduct speech/language programs within our facility, promoting rehabilitation and communication skills.

The role requires Master’s level training in speech-language pathology, state licensure or eligibility, and CCC eligibility. You will collaborate with the rehab team and supervise supportive staff while delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Master’s Level Speech Language curriculum certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.
• Eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents, develops treatment goals and methods, implements the speech therapy plan and documents services.
• Coordinates acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instructs residents in their use.
• Selects appropriate activities suited to individual’s capacity and interest.
• Consults with rehabilitation team to select the best therapeutic regimen.
• Instructs residents in skills for participation and evaluates progress and attitudes.
• Adapts program to residents’ needs.
• Attends and contributes to resident care meetings.
• Conducts training and participates in staff development in speech therapy techniques.
• Supervises supportive personnel per standards.
• Maintains and reports on equipment condition and needs.
• Ensures residents and families receive high-quality, compassionate service.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Good verbal and written communication

Education

Master’s level Speech-Language pathology curriculum (ASHA)

Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in state

CCC - Certificate of Clinical Competency (ASHA) eligible

Job description

Speech Therapist/ Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

RATE: $38 to $45 PER HOUR

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Speech/Language Pathologist organizes and conducts speech/language programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. He/she directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Also, the Pathologist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for communication and swallowing, to diminish or correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and maintain health.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABLITIES:

• 1 Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the speech therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, communication, speech oral motor skills, dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, psychosocial, and functioning;
• 2 Coordinates the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instructs residents in their use;
• 3 Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest;
• 4 Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• 5 Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior, as related to rehabilitative potential;
• 6 Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
• 7 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other related meetings;
• 8 Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in speech therapy techniques and objectives;
• 9 Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
• 10 Maintains, cleans, identifies, and reports need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
• 11 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 Graduate of accredited Master’s Level Speech Language curriculum certified by the American Speech/Language/ Hearing Association.
• 2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.
• 3 Eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association.

JOB SKILLS:

• 1 Good organizational and time management skills.
• 2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.