Speech Pathologist - Speech Therapy - Part Time (Benefit Eligible)
Company: Guthrie
Location: Sayre
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Summary: The incumbent shall be
responsible for providing a full range of speech therapy services
including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic
interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with
the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical
standards. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for
and contribution to program development, quality improvement,
problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible
interdisciplinary fashion. Education, License & Cert: The incumbent
shall, possess a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology or
Communication Sciences and Disorders. American Speech?Language?
Hearing Association (ASHA) certification required unless the
incumbent is completing a Clinical Fellowship year. Current
licensure in the state of practice is required. Current BLS
Certification mandated. Experience: The incumbent shall, at a
minimum, be a graduate of an accredited school with a Master‘s of
Science in Speech?Language Pathology. Current licensure in the
state of primary practice is required. Current dual licensure in
New York and Pennsylvania is preferred. Certificate of Clinical
Competency is preferred however a Clinical Fellowship Year
candidate may be considered. Education/experience in working with
pediatric, adult and geriatric population with communication
disabilities and or dysphagia is preferred. Current CPR
certification is mandated. Essential Functions: 1. Communicates and
demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families,
clients, coworkers, and others. 2. Conduct initial assessments,
chooses the appropriate assessment tools, adaptive equipment and
materials used in the assessment based on the age and the
development level of the patient. Patient assessment is completed
in the medical record as outlined in policy and procedure. Data is
documented in the appropriate areas. 3. Develop individualized
treatment plans, short and long term goals are written objectively
and are measurable, specifically related to a functional deficit if
ongoing treatment planned within a specific time frame.
Interventions are selected based on assessment results and are
appropriate for age, cognitive abilities and/or development level
of the patient. 4. Evaluate patient response to treatment. Patient
response to the treatment plan is evaluated as evidenced by patient
achievement of goals and/or goal revision, the treatment plan is
updated as needed. Information is provided to patient/family
regarding current status, program planning and discharge plans
throughout the rehabilitation program. 5. Document the course of
patient care including progress made to justify need for skilled
intervention versus lack of progress and further clinical
recommendation communicated with referring providers. Interventions
and effects are documented daily according to policy and procedure.
Daily progress notes are completed according to policy and
procedure. Progress notes in outpatient are to be completed at
least every 10 visits and/or per state practice act. Appropriate
capture of charges related to treatment provided. Discharge
summaries are completed according to policy and procedures. 6.
Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that
will assist with continued functional independence. Integrates
family members into the treatment, educational and discharge
planning process for a safe transition home, and to ensure
continued care needs are met. Effectiveness of education measured
by peer input, family verbal feedback and patient satisfaction
surveys and quality metrics. Educational methods are adapted to
meet patient and family education needs. Participates with
multidisciplinary team, as needed, in all aspects of discharge
planning including determination of appropriate next level of care.
7. Participating in continuing education/professional development
activities. Attends/presents at departmental in?service sessions as
scheduled. Attends external professional growth activities as
scheduled and communicates information to the team. 8. Adhere to
policies and practices of applicable federal and state guidelines,
professional organizations, entity facilities and entity specific
policies. Is familiar with and acts according to contents of
applicable professional code, employee/handbook, unit Policy &
Procedure and organizational policies. 9. Meets established
organizational productivity standards within a fiscally responsible
manner. Other Duties: 1. Other duties as assigned. 2. All equipment
and duties within the Speech Therapy Department listed in the
Competency.
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