Speech Language Pathologist: Per Diem

Speech Language Pathologist: Per Diem

Join our team as a per-diem Speech-Language Pathologist and make a meaningful impact every day. You'll support residents across all levels of care by delivering compassionate, individualized therapy that enhances communication, swallowing, and quality of life.

The SLP will assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and educating patients and families to enhance communication and swallowing function.

• Performs assessments, diagnoses, and develops treatment plans for language and swallowing disorders.
• Evaluates levels of swallowing, speech and language difficulty and identifies treatment options.
• Creates and carries out individualized treatment plans addressing specific functional needs.
• Teaches patients how to make sounds while improving their voices and maintaining fluency.
• Creates goals and objectives for patients to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges.
• Provides support and advice to patients, their caregivers, and family.
• Counsels patients and families on ways to cope with swallowing and communication disorders.
• Compiles extensive notes on patients' progress and adjusts therapies and treatment plans where necessary.
• Documents patient care services according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
• Participate and/or assist in continuing educational programs, relating to Speech Therapy.
• Attend training sessions and in-services as required or requested to maintain a progressive knowledge of job responsibilities and long-term care Speech Therapy issues.
• Perform jobs of a miscellaneous nature when necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the community and/or the rehab program.
• Participate in and complete all required ongoing training, including monthly online and in-person training, annual skills competencies education, and role-specific certifications, to ensure continued competence and adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.

Core Values:

1. AMBASSADOR: Represents The Highlands at Wyomissing® in a positive light with integrity. Takes pride in our community.
2. COMMITMENT: Dedicated, adaptable, tolerant, dependable, focused, and passionate. Often does more than is required. Reports to work as scheduled and timely.
3. COMPASSIONATE: Is empathetic, mindful, and kind.
4. INNOVATIVE: Is curious. Identifies new methods and efficiencies.
5. RESULTS-DRIVEN: Has a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and completing work. Exerts unusual effort over time to achieve a goal. Maintains commitment to goals in the face of obstacles and frustrations.
6. TEAM ORIENTED: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.

The Highlands' Traditions (Customer Service Expectations):

1. SAFETY: Practices safe behaviors to ensure the safety of all.
2. KINDNESS: Projects a positive image and energy. Courteous and respectful to all. Goes above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
3. SHOW: Takes pride in self-appearance. Stays in "character" and performs the "role in the show." Ensures work area is show-ready.
4. EFFICIENCY: Performs role with consistency and efficiency. Uses time and resources wisely.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This position requires the ability to work during nonstandard hours including evenings (depending on shift assigned), weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather.

Hours and Benefits:

• Position is a per-diem position with no guaranteed hours or guaranteed shift assignment.
• Position is not benefits eligible.
• Position requires at least one summer and one winter holiday.
• Position is required to work across all levels of care on The Highlands at Wyomissing® campus.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited therapy program
• Two to three years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Preferred)
• Possess a current and unrestricted Speech Therapy license by PA State Board of Speech Therapy (Required)
• Capability of reading, writing, speaking, understanding and being understood in the English language essential.
• Current CPR/ BLS certification (Required)
• Completion of the Highlands Hearthstone Ambassador training within 90 days of employment (Required)

Work Authorization/Security Clearances:

• Medical Screening
• Criminal History Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Only required if you have not lived in PA for the last 2 years)
• Immigration and naturalization (I-9) Clearance
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and acceptable MVR (if operating company vehicle)

Physical Requirements and Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, push, and pull for extended periods of time, depending on therapy delivery needs.
• Frequent lifting, positioning, and transferring of residents with or without assistance; must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills required to operate therapy equipment, write reports, and handle medical documentation.
• Visual and auditory acuity necessary for assessing resident condition, monitoring safety, and interacting with residents and staff.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of walking between resident rooms, therapy spaces, and community areas.
• Physical stamina to manage a demanding caseload and remain active throughout the workday in a dynamic, resident-centered environment.

Safety Hazards and Physical Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in a well-maintained senior living community, including resident apartments, therapy gyms, and common areas.
• Exposure to varying indoor temperatures and occasional outdoor conditions when transporting or assisting residents.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and infection; adherence to standard precautions and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• Risk of physical injury due to assisting residents with mobility and during therapy activities; appropriate body mechanics and safety protocols must be followed.
• Routine interaction with residents who may have cognitive impairments, requiring alertness to behavioral cues and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Compliance with OSHA regulations, infection control standards, and emergency preparedness procedures is mandatory.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Speech Therapist License

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