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Speech Pathologist- Inpatient
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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
Speech Pathologist- Inpatient Tower Health - 3.5 West Reading, PA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Life insurance Qualifications Transcription experience within healthcare industry Computer operation Master's degree Speech-Language Pathology License Telephone systems Multi-line phone systems Productivity software Phone call management Full Job Description Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area. Speech language pathologists evaluate patients referred for appraisal of speech, language, voice, fluency, and dysphagia, carry out therapy, as appropriate, communicate results to patients, parents and other professionals, and participate in various Hospital or Community related activities. Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of Speech Therapy. Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum. Maintains working relationships with Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel. Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist. Supervises assistants, aides, and students. Benefits- Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more! Tuition Assistance Health benefits start first of the month following start date! #READ #INDTRP #LI-AH1 Education Requirements Master's Degree Experience At least 1yr of experience preferred Certification and Licensure PA Speech Language Pathologist License ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology within 90 days of hire Required Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Dictation and Transcription Skills Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Microsoft Office Applications Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills