Speech/Language Pathologist - Inpatient

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A Brief Overview
Provides evaluation and treatment of speech, language and oral motor function to an assigned group of patients. Provides consultation to medical, allied health, and education personnel. Provides education and instruction to patients, families/significant caregivers, health care professionals, students, and the community.

Ideal candidate would have experience in acute care, with a focus on neuro/cognitive disorders, language, dysphagia, and/ or conducting Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies (VFSS).

What you will do

• Patient Care:
• Independently evaluates patients with known or suspected communication disorders (including speech, language, and oral motor dysfunction) using both non-standardized and standardized evaluation tools. Records evaluation findings according to Departmental and Hospital procedures. Refers patients to medical and educational services, when appropriate.
• Develops an individual therapy plan for each assigned patient which includes goals of treatment. Updates goals and records patient progress according to Departmental and Hospital procedures.
• Presents and defends evaluation findings, progress and recommendations to patients, families/significant caregivers, and health care professionals. Instructs family members and caregivers in home therapy programs. Consults with health care and educational staff to promote the patients communication skills.
• Administration:
• Participates in Departmental or program-based functions (i.e., staff meetings, Departmental continuing education activities, work group meetings/committees, Quality Improvement projects, development and refinement of clinical protocols and equipment/supplies maintenance and ordering).
• Education:
• Teaches within the Department, Hospital, professional community, and non-professional community.
• Provides consultative services outside of the Hospital setting.
• Mentors professional observers, students, and clinical fellows.

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree Speech-Language Pathology - Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least two (2) years Licensed experience - Required
• At least two (2) years Licensed experience in pediatric medical-based setting - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• High level of analytical skill in order to work independently to identify and plan for the resolution of problems encountered in clinical and research duties.
• High level of skill in various assessment procedures pertaining to speech and language skills in the pediatric population.
• Fundamental research skills including a general understanding of research methodology, design, and statistics.

Licenses and Certifications

• Speech & Language Pathology License (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required and
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - upon hire - Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - - Preferred

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SALARY RANGE:

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