Speech Therapist Per diem Jefferson Abington
About The Position
The Staff Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, treats, and plans discharge for patients referred for speech-language pathology services. The therapist is an integral healthcare provider who helps patients reach their highest level of function and upholds Jefferson Health’s mission, vision, and values. The role works in conjunction with other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. The therapist provides evaluation, treatment planning, interventions, and discharge planning for a patient caseload in appropriate settings, which may include acute care, skilled facilities, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. The role also participates in student education and teaching commensurate with a novice clinician, delivers therapeutic programs to support recovery and rehabilitation, uses safe therapeutic tools and techniques with patients and families, and documents patient progress and care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- 0–2 years of clinical practice.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology.
- State license.
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in appropriate acute care, skilled facility, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient settings.
- Participate in student education, including part-time students (e.g., ICE or OT level 1) or a full-time student.
- Participate in education and teaching commensurate with a novice clinician.
- Plan, organize, and deliver treatment programs that help clients and patients recover and rehabilitate.
- Use tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and training for patients and families.
- Record and document patient health progress and therapeutic interventions, including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including per diem colleagues
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Career Level
Entry Level
