Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for assessing and treating a variety of disorders related to speech, language, voice, cognitive processes, and swallowing within clinical environments. The professional plays a crucial role in participating in speech pathology initiatives and executing detailed treatment and discharge plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and diagnose disorders related to speech and language.
- Provide treatment for speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing issues.
- Engage in and support speech pathology programs aimed at patient rehabilitation.
- Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans and facilitate patient discharge processes.
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
- Possession of a PA Speech Pathologist license is necessary.
- Candidates should have a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or be eligible to complete a Clinical Fellow Year (CFY).
- Basic Life Support certification is required.
Temple Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
