Speech Language Pathologist: Per Diem

The Highlands at Wyomissing•Wyomissing, PA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a per-diem Speech-Language Pathologist and make a meaningful impact every day. You'll support residents across all levels of care by delivering compassionate, individualized therapy that enhances communication, swallowing, and quality of life. Summary of Responsibilities: The SLP will assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and educating patients and families to enhance communication and swallowing function.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited therapy program
Possess a current and unrestricted Speech Therapy license by PA State Board of Speech Therapy (Required)
Capability of reading, writing, speaking, understanding and being understood in the English language essential.
Current CPR/ BLS certification (Required)
Completion of the Highlands Hearthstone Ambassador training within 90 days of employment (Required)
Medical Screening
Criminal History Clearance
FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Only required if you have not lived in PA for the last 2 years)
Immigration and naturalization (I-9) Clearance
Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and acceptable MVR (if operating company vehicle)
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, push, and pull for extended periods of time, depending on therapy delivery needs.
Frequent lifting, positioning, and transferring of residents with or without assistance; must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Manual dexterity and fine motor skills required to operate therapy equipment, write reports, and handle medical documentation.
Visual and auditory acuity necessary for assessing resident condition, monitoring safety, and interacting with residents and staff.
Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of walking between resident rooms, therapy spaces, and community areas.
Physical stamina to manage a demanding caseload and remain active throughout the workday in a dynamic, resident-centered environment.
Compliance with OSHA regulations, infection control standards, and emergency preparedness procedures is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs assessments, diagnoses, and develops treatment plans for language and swallowing disorders.
Evaluates levels of swallowing, speech and language difficulty and identifies treatment options.
Creates and carries out individualized treatment plans addressing specific functional needs.
Teaches patients how to make sounds while improving their voices and maintaining fluency.
Creates goals and objectives for patients to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges.
Provides support and advice to patients, their caregivers, and family.
Counsels patients and families on ways to cope with swallowing and communication disorders.
Compiles extensive notes on patients' progress and adjusts therapies and treatment plans where necessary.
Documents patient care services according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
Participate and/or assist in continuing educational programs, relating to Speech Therapy.
Attend training sessions and in-services as required or requested to maintain a progressive knowledge of job responsibilities and long-term care Speech Therapy issues.
Perform jobs of a miscellaneous nature when necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the community and/or the rehab program.
Participate and/or assist in continuing educational programs relating to Speech Therapy.
Attend training sessions and in-services as required or requested to maintain a progressive knowledge of job responsibilities and long-term care Speech Therapy issues.
Perform jobs of a miscellaneous nature when necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the facility and/or the rehab program.
Participate in and complete all required ongoing training, including monthly online and in-person training, annual skills competencies education, and role-specific certifications, to ensure continued competence and adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.