Job Abstract

The Allentown Campus is looking for a per diem NICU specialized Speech Language Pathologist. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, plans and administers speech language pathology treatment programs within the NICU setting to address mechanical and/or neurological impairments, which may limit development of speech, language and/or swallowing resulting from injury, disease, or illness. The NICU specialized Speech Language Pathologist will support the infant's development, maximizing developme... more details

The Allentown Campus is looking for a per diem NICU specialized Speech Language Pathologist. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, plans and administers speech language pathology treatment programs within the NICU setting to address mechanical and/or neurological impairments, which may limit development of speech, language and/or swallowing resulting from injury, disease, or illness. The NICU specialized Speech Language Pathologist will support the infant's development, maximizing developmental outcomes and provide counseling with family-focused education and training. Patient responsibilities include care provision for the patients below. The Speech-Language Pathologist shall work within the practice guidelines as defined by Pennsylvania state law. Patients encountered by the Speech Language Pathologist may include those with a diagnosis and/or impairments related to the Neonate.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of Speech Language Pathology in the Acute Care and prioritizes implements and documents evaluations and interventions to move patients to the next level of care in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
• Performs speech therapy evaluations in a technically competent manner that minimizes risk to the patient, self and others by selecting reliable and valid evaluation methods that are relevant to the chief complaint and history of the patient.
• In collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family, caregivers and other members of the multidisciplinary team, establish an appropriate plan of care based on clinical evaluation that takes into consideration impairments, functional limitations, resultant disabilities, functional outcomes, and patient’s goals.
• Identifies the need for reevaluation based upon achievement of goals, progress or lack of progress, change in patient status, and response to interventions provided.
• Performs technically competent interventions based on the plan of care and adapts interventions to meet the individual needs and response of the patient/client.
• Provides appropriate and timely communication to the related health care providers to facilitate a timely discharge from the hospital setting.
• Interprets and uses clinical findings to establish a rehabilitation diagnosis and prognosis within the practitioner’s knowledge base.
• Make suitable discharge recommendation based on identified impairments, resultant functional limitations, and disabilities.
• Attends case management/interdisciplinary rounds, where appropriate, and provides timely communication of information to other members of the multidisciplinary team necessary for the effective delivery of care.
• Makes recommendations/referral to appropriate entities and DME necessary to ensure safe discharge and produces documentation that is accurate, concise, and timely; within 2 hours of intervention provided.
• Maintains minimum productivity standards set forth for a staff speech therapist.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Must have the ability to lift/move and reposition the neonate. The clinician will frequently stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder height. Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells. Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required, Doctorate Degree preferred.

Speech Language Pathologist License in the state as determined by the job location.

CPR certification required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in a NICU clinical setting required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!