Speech Language Pathologist (Pediatric Rehab) - New Grads Encouraged to Apply!

Join the Hanover Pediatric Speech Therapy Team

We're looking for a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about helping children thrive. Whether you're an experienced SLP or a new graduate eager to launch your career, apply today!

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:45 am - 6:15 pm, Fridays are from 8:45 am - 12:45 pm, some flexibility.

Purpose of the Speech Language Pathologist:

Provides a quality Speech Language Pathology program to pediatric clients.

Responsibilities:

• Achieves and maintains a level of productivity which meets or exceeds the standards established for the facility by the organization.
• Prepares necessary time records.
• Maintains current status of all pertinent criteria necessary to satisfy competency requirements for regulatory and accrediting agencies such as OSHA, TJC and CMS and practitioner requirements for participation as a health care provider including but not limited to: required CEU's, current professional license; current curriculum vitae; current CPR certification; current TB test; current competencies in safety, age and equipment; and in some cases current automobile license and current automobile insurance.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Independently pursues professional growth and development related to this position and in lines with the mission and activities.
• Presents in-service and educational programs.
• Participates in community education and/or continuing education programs sponsored by the organization as requested.
• Performs all job responsibilities and other duties as assigned by the facility or the organization in a manner that coincides with the mission.
• Maintains accurate progress notes and professional records on all patients seen for speech pathology services.
• Adheres to and supports the organizational policies, procedures and the mission, including the Corporate Compliance Program and its Code of Conduct and HIPAA regulations.
• This includes acceptance of the responsibility to report to the appropriate person(s) any suspected unethical, incompetent, or illegal activities or conduct.
• Provides appropriate speech pathology treatments for all clients for whom such services are beneficial.
• Prepares diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations for each person seen for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology services.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Provides appropriate diagnostic evaluative services for all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.
• Compiles and reports accurate data for the financial, statistical and administrative needs of the Speech-Language Pathology Programs.
• Coordinates the evaluation, scheduling and treatment programs of clients referred for Speech-Language Therapy.
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, staff development, departmental committees and in-service education programs.
• Obtains complete and pertinent historical information on all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.
• Maintains a positive attitude and provides excellent customer service characterized by caring, concern and support for the public, supervisors, employees and coworkers.

Qualifications:

• MS, MEd or MA in Speech-Language Pathology
• Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.
• Must possess knowledge of normal human growth and development over the lifespan.
• Must be able to read, understand, analyze, and interpret medical record documents.
• Must be skilled in planning/organization, follow up/control, delegation, problem solving, self-development orientation, organizational behaviors/competencies, and stress tolerance.
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to identify referral growth opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with healthcare team, coworkers, supervisors, and all members of the Corporate Management Team.
• Active participation with health care industry professional organizations is preferred.
• Must complete all mandatory competencies for system, CRS business unit and/or facility as needed/if applicable by BU.
• Must complete CRS Orientation, Facility-specific Orientation, and Department Specific Orientation(s) where appropriate/if applicable by BU.
• May in the course of their job duties be in rooms where medications are stored. No contact with medications is allowed.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competency) or meet the educational requirements for certification and be in the process of completing his or her Clinical Fellowship year.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Speech Pathologists license required for state in which employee provides services.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Speech Pathologist
• Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran