Speech Pathologist-FT

LifePoint Health • Philadelphia, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is 66-bed hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. With 57 long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital beds, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Similarly, our nine-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of acute injury, impairment or illness. We are in within a medical district close to Darby Creek and West Chester Pike expressway. Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown and Acute Rehabilitation, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Licensed Speech Therapist
• Current licensure with PA Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and treating patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs.
• Shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills to directly impact patient wellbeing.
• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Plans and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees