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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Lifepoint Health
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Towanda, PA 18848, US

Salary

$61,000 - $73,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance

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  • The Towanda campus, part of Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with a minimum of six months of experience working with adult and geriatric populations.
  • Candidates must hold a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program and possess a current and unrestricted SLP license in the state of practice.
  • The position offers competitive health benefits, a 401K plan, paid time off, and additional support such as student loan repayment and tuition assistance for qualified applicants.
  • The SLP will provide therapy to enhance patients' speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities while documenting care in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Salary details were not specified in the job listing, but the role is part of a community-focused organization dedicated to making communities healthier.

Who We Are:

Formerly known as Towanda Memorial Hospital, this facility is a satellite campus of Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, located 17 miles north in Sayre, Pa.

The Towanda campus joined Guthrie in April 2015, serving Bradford and Sullivan counties, offering ease of access to clinical services to those in the surrounding communities. Long-term care services are also provided for patients with a 68-bed skilled nursing unit and a 94-bed personal care home.

Why Choose Us:

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Assistance for qualified applicants
  • Professional development opportunities, cross-training and CE dollars
  • And much more

How you'll contribute

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who excels in this role:

  • Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
  • Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
  • Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
  • Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
  • Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
  • Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
  • Other duties as assigned

What we're looking for

  • Applicants should be a graduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements. Additional requirements include:
  • Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
  • Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population
  • Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered
  • Current CPR certification
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

 

EEOC Statement:

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Towanda Campus is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or 


Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.



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