Speech Clinician Per Diem- Jefferson Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, treats, and plans discharge for patients referred for speech-language pathology services. The therapist is an integral healthcare provider who helps patients reach their highest level of function and upholds the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. The role works with other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. The position provides therapy evaluations, treatment planning and interventions, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient settings as appropriate. It also plans, organizes, and delivers treatment programs to support patient recovery and rehabilitation; uses tools and techniques to provide safe therapeutic interventions and training for patients and families; and documents patient health progress, treatments, evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- 0–2 years of clinical practice required.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology.
- State license.
- BLS and CPR certifications through the AHA.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical practice is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient settings as appropriate.
- Plan, organize, and deliver treatment programs that help clients and patients recover and rehabilitate.
- Use tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and training for patients and families.
- Record and document patient health progress and therapeutic interventions, including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work with other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including per diem colleagues
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Career Level
Entry Level
