Speech Language Pathologist
Schuylkill • Allentown, PA18d • Onsite
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Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem Home Care
Schuylkill•Allentown, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, plans, directs, and administers speech therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. The role assesses patients based on referring physician diagnoses and develops and updates plans of care with patients and families. It evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages, from infants through older adults. This is a per diem home care position with variable days and hours and a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month. The role requires working at various locations and shifts as needed. The position is onsite in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and works the day shift.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, required upon hire.
- 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.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds.
- Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient care activities may also include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology.
- One year of clinical experience in home care.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate speech, language, voice, swallowing, cognition, expressive and receptive language, written language, reading comprehension, speech intelligibility, and oral motor structure.
- Develop, direct, and administer rehabilitative treatment programs for communication, swallowing, and cognitive problems.
- Collaborate with patients and families to develop and update plans of care that support maximum function and independence.
- Use alternative or augmentative devices to improve communication and speech intelligibility.
- Administer, score, and interpret specialized hearing and speech tests.
- Assist physicians in determining appropriate dietary feeding levels for patients with dysphagia or other special needs.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with physicians overseeing speech pathology programs.
- Complete documentation and billing in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
- Review the quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency of services and speech-language pathology programs.
- Deliver evidence-based, cost-effective patient care appropriate to each patient's age and specific needs.
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