Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist, Adult Pediatrics, Multiple Locations Available (Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem)

St. Lukes Hospital•Bethlehem, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

St. Luke's is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for outpatient services, with opportunities available in Adult Pediatrics. The organization values its employees as its most valuable asset and is dedicated to its mission of providing excellent care, education, and improving access to care, regardless of a patient's ability to pay. St. Luke's has been recognized as a Top Workplace nationally and regionally. The department emphasizes quality, patient-focused care with life-changing outcomes and ensures ample time for treatment sessions through 1:1 patient scheduling. Opportunities exist in various specialties including Neurological, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics across over 60 locations in regions such as Allentown, Berks, Bethlehem, Easton, Monroe, Miners, Upper Bucks, and Warren. Float opportunities with flexible scheduling and incentives are also available.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution.
Holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SP) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or in the process of obtaining such.
Successful completion of required license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Sitting for up to 5 hours per day, 2 hours at a time.
Standing and walking up to 6 hours per day, 1 hour at a time.
Twisting, bending, kneeling, reaching, forward frequently to interact with patients.
Lifting adults, infants and children up to 50 lbs. frequently to transfer from chair to floor and back, and frequently carrying from one place to another.
Adequate strength and mobility to calm patients with disruptive behaviors (e.g. Confused, combative adults, children with temper tantrums who lift tables and chairs, throw toys, etc.).
Manual dexterity to manipulate equipment controls.
Good vision and hearing to observe subtle verbal and nonverbal behaviors and to read Video Barium Swallow Studies.

Nice To Haves

Float opportunities to work at multiple locations with flexible scheduling and incentives.

Responsibilities

Provides quality care in the evaluation and treatment of voice, fluency, speech, language, and swallowing impaired patients.
Documents evaluation and treatment efforts as well as patient response to treatment in accordance with established professional guidelines.
Bills patient’s accounts for equipment and services rendered.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff members, physicians and referral sources.
Maintains and upgrades clinical skills by participating in continuing education activities, shares knowledge with peers.
Participates in patient care conferences (e.g. Rehab team) as needed, departmental programs (e.g. Better Speech and Hearing Month activities), in-services, and departmental and section meetings.
Participates in Quality Improvement activities in the Department and the hospital.
Demonstrates productivity in terms of volume of patients seen for speech pathology services.