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Easton, PA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Delivers speech therapy services through evaluation of patient needs goal determination and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of speech pathology.


Qualifications :

  • Performs speech therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards Maryland Board of Speech: Board of Audiologists Hearing Aid Dispensers and Speech-Language Pathologists code of ethics and departmental policies and/or organizational procedures. 
  • Performs patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plan programs for clients/patients diagnosed as needing speech language or hearing interventions. Develops and maintains long- and short-term treatment objectives and re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.
  • Records patient evaluations re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
  • Informs patients families and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
  • Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
  • Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs. 
  • Demonstrates interdisciplinary safe patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service. 
  • Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve therapy services.
  • Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Education & Experience - Required

  • Education:  Masters degree in speech language pathology.
  • Experience: Successful completion of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).  1 year of experience beyond the CFY is preferred.
  • Licensure/Certifications:
    • Full speech pathology license in the state of Maryland.
    • Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required.
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.  

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to access review and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan.
  • Strong verbal written and non-verbal communication skills including the ability to instruct others.
  • Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
  • Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.
  • Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in the management of the patient.
  • Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient centered goals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.
  • Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.
  •  Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.


Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 Compensation


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

Employment Type

Full-time

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