Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem
Lehigh Valley Health Network•Pottsville, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers speech therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Assesses patient condition based on the referring physician’s diagnosis and develops and updates an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family. Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly, with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. The position is per diem, works the day shift, and may require work at various locations and shifts. It is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Ability to work at various locations and shifts on a per-diem basis.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
- Ability to identify patient-specific speech rehabilitation learning needs.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist credential for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology.
- One year of clinical experience for Home Care.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate speech-language and swallowing function to detect speech or voice disorders.
- Evaluate cognition, expressive and receptive language, written language, reading comprehension, speech intelligibility, oral motor structure, and voice.
- Support effective communication and collaboration with physician oversight of speech pathology programs.
- Complete supporting documentation and billing in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
- Improve speech intelligibility and use alternative or augmentative devices to facilitate communication.
- Review the quality and appropriateness of services and individual speech-language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency.
- Administer, score, and interpret specialized hearing and speech tests.
- Deliver evidence-based patient care appropriate to age-specific and patient-specific needs in a cost-effective manner.
- Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency for individuals with communication, swallowing, or cognitive problems.
- Assist physicians in determining appropriate dietary feeding levels for patients with dysphagia or other special needs.
