Speech Language Pathologist - Full-time - Williamsport, PA

UPMC is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to support therapy services at our 625 West Edwin Street location in Williamsport. The candidate will work Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There are no weekends or holidays required.

UPMC offers a premier benefits package, designed to care for your total well-being - physically, emotionally, and financially - paired with endless opportunities for career advancement and educational growth.

Candidates in their clinical fellow year may be considered.

Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow rate is: $35.33 per hour

*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based his/her individual experience, education, and certifications.

Purpose:
Provides a quality Speech Language Pathology program to clients.

Responsibilities:

• Achieves and maintains a level of productivity that meets or exceeds the standards established for the facility by the organization.
• Maintains accurate progress notes and professional records on all patients seen for speech pathology services.
• Adheres to and supports the organizational policies, procedures, and the mission, including the Corporate Compliance Program and its Code of Conduct and HIPAA regulations. This includes acceptance of the responsibility to report to the appropriate person(s) any suspected unethical, incompetent, or illegal activities or conduct.
• Provides appropriate speech pathology treatments for all clients for whom such services are beneficial.
• Prepares diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations for each person seen for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology services.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Provides appropriate diagnostic evaluative services for all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.
• Compiles and reports accurate data for the financial, statistical, and administrative needs of the Speech-Language Pathology Programs.
• Coordinates the evaluation, scheduling, and treatment programs of clients referred for Speech-Language Therapy.
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, staff development, departmental committees, and in-service education programs.
• Obtains complete and pertinent historical information on all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.

Qualifications:

MS, MEd, or MA in Speech-Language Pathology.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competency) or meet the educational requirements for certification and be in the process of completing his or her Clinical Fellowship year.

CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Speech Pathologists license is required for the state in which the employee provides services.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Speech Pathologist
• Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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