Speech Therapist Per Diem Inpatient Rehab Phila- Jefferson Moss-Magee

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The Speech Therapist is an integral healthcare provider accountable to assist the patient to their highest level of function. The therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• 0-2 years of clinical practice required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• State License required.
• BLS, CPR certification required via AHA.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Plans, organizes and delivers treatment programs that help clients/patients recover and rehabilitate.
• Utilizes tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and trainings, for patient and families.
• Records and documents clients/patients' health progress information for evaluation, all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level