Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center•Harrisburg, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is hiring a per diem Speech Language Pathologist to work at its rehabilitation and nursing facility in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The role supports residents’ quality of life through assessment, diagnosis, care planning, treatment, and coordination with residents, caregivers, and other disciplines. New graduates are welcome to apply, although the listed requirements also include a minimum of two years of experience in a therapist capacity at a hospital, nursing care facility, or related medical facility. The Speech Language Pathologist screens, examines, and evaluates residents; establishes diagnoses and identifies impairments; determines anticipated improvement and the time required to achieve it; and develops and implements plans of care. The position also includes documentation, resident-care and staff meetings, referrals and consultation, clinical programming, and maintaining efficiency standards. The employer describes a team-centered culture and provides orientation, training, and ongoing management support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state.
At least two years of experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.
Knowledge of Speech Language Pathologist procedures.
Ability to obtain and maintain GFY/CCC certification from the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
Successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical/drug screen.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Screen, examine, and evaluate residents, including taking history, conducting systems reviews, and applying appropriate tests and measures.
Interpret findings to establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions, estimate improvement and the time required, and design a plan of care.
Develop treatment goals and methods in collaboration with residents and caregivers, implement treatment plans, and complete required documentation.
Attend and contribute to resident-care and staff conferences and other related meetings.
Consult with and refer residents to other disciplines and agencies to address their comprehensive needs.
Provide caring, compassionate customer service to residents and families.
Be responsible for clinical programming and maintain efficiency standards.
Maintain therapy supplies and equipment and the appearance of therapy areas.
Communicate information concerning a resident’s condition.