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Lehigh Valley Health Network
Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$84,684 / year median in Pennsylvania
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
SummaryEvaluates, plans, directs, and administers speech therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Provides assessment of patient condition based on diagnosis from the referring physician. Develops and updates an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family to assist in returning them to their maximum level of function. Evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly.
Job DutiesPerforms evaluations of the speech language and the swallowing function to detect speech or voice disorders. Evaluates cognition, expressive, and receptive language and written language, reading comprehension, speech intelligibility, oral motor structure, and voice. Supports effective communication and collaboration with the physician oversight of speech pathology programs. Completes supportive documentation/billing in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory compliance. Assists in increasing intelligibility of speech, using alternative or augmentative devices to facilitate better communication. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech-language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency. Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests. Delivers evidence-based patient care appropriate to age/patient specific needs in a cost-effective manner. Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems. Assists the physician(s) with determining appropriate dietary feeding levels for patients with dysphagia or other special needs. Minimum QualificationsMaster's Degree Speech Language Pathology Ability to work at various locations and shifts per diem. Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow. Ability to identify patient specific speech rehabilitation learning needs. American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
SummaryEvaluates, plans, directs, and administers speech therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Provides assessment of patient condition based on diagnosis from the referring physician. Develops and updates an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family to assist in returning them to their maximum level of function. Evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly.
Job DutiesPerforms evaluations of the speech language and the swallowing function to detect speech or voice disorders. Evaluates cognition, expressive, and receptive language and written language, reading comprehension, speech intelligibility, oral motor structure, and voice. Supports effective communication and collaboration with the physician oversight of speech pathology programs. Completes supportive documentation/billing in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory compliance. Assists in increasing intelligibility of speech, using alternative or augmentative devices to facilitate better communication. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech-language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency. Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests. Delivers evidence-based patient care appropriate to age/patient specific needs in a cost-effective manner. Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems. Assists the physician(s) with determining appropriate dietary feeding levels for patients with dysphagia or other special needs. Minimum QualificationsMaster's Degree Speech Language Pathology Ability to work at various locations and shifts per diem. Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow. Ability to identify patient specific speech rehabilitation learning needs. American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire SLP
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
- State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire Preferred QualificationsDoctorate Speech Language Pathology 1 year clinical experience for Home Care Physical DemandsLift and carry 40-50 lbs.
Examples:
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.- Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
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This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.