What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist position at Wilkes-Barre Hospital Company?
Speech Therapist
Full-time, Days
Schedule: 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, rotating weekends (one every 3 weeks) and holidays (2 per year)
As a Speech Therapist at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, you’ll join a team that has been committed to caring for the local community for 150 years and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to improving lives. Our full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package which may include health insurance, 401(k), flexible scheduling, licensure/certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance for eligible roles.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in speech-language pathology or its equivalent from an accredited academic institution is required.
- Licensed speech language pathologist in the State of Pennsylvania required.
- BLS required and must be completed prior to end of orientation period.
About the Job:
- Provide patient care, consultative and educational speech therapy services.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary health care team to improve patient outcomes.
- Evaluate, administer, and document speech therapy services provided as prescribed by the referring practitioner; establish speech therapy plan of care and goals; re-assess patient’s progress at appropriate time frames; complete documentation supporting the need for speech therapy services.
- Preference for dealing directly with the therapeutic needs of handicapped individuals and for physical activity.
- Teach/instruct; clerical accuracy; accuracy of prescriptions and procedures; manual and finger dexterity and motor coordination; interpersonal skills; analytical and problems solving skills; treatment and discharge planning; safety conscious; effective communicator.
We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest community hospital with 369 beds and a medical staff of more than 400 physicians representing nearly 60 medical and surgical specialties. Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has long been recognized for excellence in heart and vascular care, and offers advanced treatment for wide-ranging specialties, including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery and minimally invasive robotic-assisted procedures.
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