Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehab Facility Muhlenberg

Responsibilities 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. Performs evaluations of speech, language, and swallowing function to detect speech or voice disorders. Evaluates cognition, expressive and receptive language, written language, reading comprehension, speech intelligibility, oral motor structure, and voice. Supports effective communication and collaboration with the physician overseeing speech pathology programs. Completes supportive documentation and billing in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory compliance. Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests. Delivers evidence‑based speech therapy 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow. Ability to identify patient‑specific speech rehabilitation learning needs. Ability to travel to patient care assignments – Home Care. American Heart Association Basic Life Support – State of Pennsylvania. Upon Hire SLP – Licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist – State of Pennsylvania. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology. Physical Demands Lift and carry 40‑50 lbs. (e.g., push/pull patients on bed or stretcher, lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight). Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters may walk 8‑10 miles per shift. May require kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR. Work Shift: Day Shift Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 2 weekend days per month Address: 2545 Schoenersville Rd Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital‑Muhlenberg Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties, responsibilities, requirements, and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr 1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital