Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Job description

Concordia-IRMC VNA, formerly the Visiting Nurse Association of Indiana County in Pennsylvania, is proud to serve our communities, patients and their families by providing supportive and compassionate home health, hospice and palliative care services. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well! Consider joining our dedicated team of home health professionals at Concordia-IRMC VNA. We are currently seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist SLP to care for home bound patients in the Indiana, Clymer and Marion Center area. Your patients, your schedule. Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm but we are open to other possibilities. Let us know what type of schedule you are seeking. Let us prove it. Contact us today! WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY for the Speech Language Pathologist SLP: • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities • Education Assistance Programs (Tuition Reimbursement/Fully-Paid Tuition - your choice!) • Top Benefits • Unparalleled 403(b) Retirement Investments The Speech Language Pathologist SLP 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 SLP position: • 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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES for the Speech Language Pathologist SLP: • 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 EOE Benefits: 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.