Speech language pathologists evaluate patients referred for appraisal of speech, language, voice, fluency, and dysphagia, carry out therapy, as appropriate, communicate results to patients, parents and other professionals, and participate in various Hospital or Community related activities.
Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of Speech Therapy.
Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum.
Maintains working relationships with Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.
Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist.
Supervises assistants, aides, and students.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
Master's Degree
Experience
Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
ASLHA Clinical Competence Cert in Speech Language Pathology
PA Speech Language Pathologist License
BLS certification within 60 days of hire or transfer
Required Skills
Computer Skills to include use and navigation
Dictation and Transcription Skills
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Microsoft Office Applications
Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills
Overview
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
Join our fast growing Inpatient Therapy Team, where we are advancing health and transforming lives. We offer the most innovative treatment options and advanced therapy techniques to ensure that you get back to doing what you love as quickly as possible. Our experienced and personable staff members have created a warm and positive environment where our patients know that their care is our number one priority.
WHY READING HOSPITAL?
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