What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist: position at Concordia Lutheran Ministries?
Concordia at Bethlen is a faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community located in historic Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Joining the Concordia family in 2023, Bethlen has a rich history of caring for the needs of others dating back to 1921. The service organization consists of 44 retirement living cottages, 72 personal care units and 96 skilled nursing units. We offer MANY healthcare careers – from nursing to operations support and everything in between – you will be surprised about how many opportunities you have to find a career you will love with Concordia at Bethlen!
Concordia Home Health and Hospice of Bethlen is seeking a Speech Language Pathologistfor a part-time position, to care for home bound patients in and around the Ligonier Valley.
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing a speech/language treatment program for patients in their home or current residences. The Speech/Language Pathologist works as a member of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
QUALIFICATIONS for the Speech Language Pathologist:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Vacation/PTO
Paid Holidays
Competitive Wages
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.
Concordia Home Health and Hospice of Bethlen is seeking a Speech Language Pathologistfor a part-time position, to care for home bound patients in and around the Ligonier Valley.
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing a speech/language treatment program for patients in their home or current residences. The Speech/Language Pathologist works as a member of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
QUALIFICATIONS for the Speech Language Pathologist:
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology [may also be co-certified in Audiology]. Certified in Speech-Language Pathology by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Minimum of one-year clinical experience as a Speech/Language Pathologist. Two years’ experience recommended.
- Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies
- Evaluates patient’s speech and language abilities including cognitive, Dysphagia and auditory abilities, deficits and assets. Plans and implements rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders, including cognitive, Dysphagia and auditory disorders
- Develops the plan of care cooperatively with the physician, patient/family and other team members with revisions based on the patient’s condition
- Instructs patients, families and other health care team members in the total speech therapy program including cognitive awareness and effective communication approaches.
- Assigns and instructs a home health aide in accordance with a physician’s plan of care to assist with an established home program.
- Supervises the assigned home health aide every 14 days when the speech therapist is the coordinating health professional. Plans with the patient, family and other team members for the patient’s discharge from service
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Vacation/PTO
Paid Holidays
Competitive Wages
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.
