Speech Clinician Per Diem: Jefferson Moss-Magee Elkins Park

Job Details

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The Speech Therapist is an integral healthcare provider, accountable for assisting the patient to their highest level of function, and will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care.

• Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, and outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Plan, organize, and deliver treatment programs that help clients recover and rehabilitate.
• Utilize tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and trainings for patients and families.
• Record and document clients' health progress information for evaluation, all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology required.

0–2 years of clinical practice required. 1 year preferred.

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech‑Language Pathology required. State license required. BLS and CPR certification required through the AHA.

Workday Day (United States of America)

60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.