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. This therapist helps patients reach their highest level of function, upholds Jefferson Health’s mission, vision, and values, and works with other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. The role provides therapy services for a full patient caseload in settings such as acute care, skilled facilities, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient care, as appropriate. It also participates in student education and teaching commensurate with a novice clinician’s level. The therapist plans, organizes, and delivers treatment programs to support patient recovery and rehabilitation; uses tools and techniques to provide safe therapeutic interventions and training for patients and families; and documents evaluations, interventions, progress, and discharge information. Other duties may be assigned.
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 care settings.
- Participate in student education, including part-time placements such as ICE or OT Level 1 and full-time students.
- 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 provide training for patients and families.
- Record and document patients’ health progress, evaluations, daily treatments, therapeutic interventions, progress notes, 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 colleagues including per diem colleagues
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Career Level
Entry Level
