Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Lifepoint Health • Towanda, PA

27d

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist provides therapy to help patients maximize their speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities. The role serves adult and geriatric patients and includes communicating progress and concerns to supervisors and team members, assisting with scheduling, documenting care, and educating families or nursing staff on follow-through programs. The SLP maintains a safe and clean work area and performs responsibilities in accordance with professional standards, company policies, and applicable laws.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited master’s-level program in Speech Language Pathology, or a program whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements.
• Meet the education and experience requirements for ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.
• At least six months of speech therapist or speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population.
• Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to maximize patients’ speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to the supervisor and other team members.
• Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, professional standards, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health (medical, dental, and vision) and 401(k) benefits for full-time employees.
• Competitive paid time off and Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program providing mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance.
• Student loan repayment and tuition assistance for qualified applicants.
• Professional development opportunities, cross-training, and continuing education funds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time