Speech Language Pathologist

Pinnacle Health Systems•Bridgeville, PA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to work evenings at the Children's Hospital South location on Millers Run Road in Bridgeville. The start time would be 3:00pm or later and the person in this role will work 10 hours/week. The person in this role will also enjoy free, onsite parking! The Speech Language Pathologist provides a quality Speech Language Pathology program to clients.

Requirements

MS, MEd or MA in Speech-Language Pathology
CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competency) or meet the educational requirements for certification and be in the process of completing his or her Clinical Fellowship year.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Speech Pathologists license required for state in which employee provides services.
Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Act 31/33/34/73 Child Abuse Clearances and Reporting with renewal

Responsibilities

Maintains current status of all pertinent criteria necessary to satisfy competency requirements for regulatory and accrediting agencies such as OSHA, TJC and CMS and practitioner requirements for participation as a health care provider including but not limited to: required CEU's, current professional license; current curriculum vitae; current CPR certification; current TB test; current competencies in safety, age and equipment; and in some cases current automobile license and current automobile insurance. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Independently pursues professional growth and development related to this position and in lines with the mission and activities. Presents in-service and educational programs. Participates in community education and/or continuing education programs sponsored by the organization as requested.
Maintains accurate progress notes and professional records on all patients seen for speech pathology services.
Provides appropriate speech pathology treatments for all clients for whom such services are beneficial.
Prepares diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations for each person seen for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology services.
Provides appropriate diagnostic evaluative services for all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.
Compiles and reports accurate data for the financial, statistical and administrative needs of the Speech-Language Pathology Programs.
Coordinates the evaluation, scheduling and treatment programs of clients referred for Speech-Language Therapy.
Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, staff development, departmental committees and in-service education programs.
Obtains complete and pertinent historical information on all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.