Speech Language Pathologist: Per Diem

WYO
2000 Cambridge Ave
Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA

WYO
2000 Cambridge Ave
Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA

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.

Summary of Responsibilities
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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.

Essential Functions/Duties
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• 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 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 facility 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
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• AMBASSADOR: Represents The Highlands at Wyomissing® in a positive light with integrity. Takes pride in our community.
• COMMITMENT
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  Dedicated, adaptable, tolerant, dependable, focused, and passionate. Often does more than is required. Reports to work as scheduled and timely.
• COMPASSIONATE
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  Is empathetic, mindful, and kind.
• INNOVATIVE
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  Is curious. Identifies new methods and efficiencies.
• RESULTS‑DRIVEN
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  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.
• TEAM ORIENTED
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  Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.

The Highlands’ Traditions (Customer Service Expectations):

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

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
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• 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
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• 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…