Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Evaluates, 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 description
Summary
Evaluates, 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 Duties
- Performs 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 Qualifications
- Master'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 Qualifications
- Doctorate Speech Language Pathology
- 1 year clinical experience for Home Care
Requirements
- Master's Degree in 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
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.