Job Description
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.
Helping patients achieve each and every milestone on their road to recovery.
For patients who have experienced functional loss as a result of an accident, illness or injury... everything you need to reclaim your life – outpatient program. Our specialized team of board-certified rehab physicians, clinicians, and dedicated therapists deliver an unparalleled level of care and encouragement through state-of the-art-technology, advanced therapies, and wellness environments.
WHY READING HOSPITAL?
Magnet® designated, 697-bed hospital with 115-bed ED, Level I Trauma Center, and Level III NICU
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Recognized by Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals™ Award (2022-2024)
Reading Hospital is the only hospital in the region accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission.
Accreditation by CARF is evidence that Reading Hospital strives to improve efficiency, fiscal health, and service delivery – creating a foundation for continuous quality improvement and consumer satisfaction. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour
Evaluates Outpatient Pediatric 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.
Schedule: As needed hours Monday-Friday; PRN; 120 hours/calendar year required (no weekend or holidays)
Salary is $55.00/hour
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Education Requirements
4 year/Bachelor's Degree
Experience
No experience
Certification and Licensure
ASLHA Clinical Competence Cert in Speech Language Pathology
PA Speech Language Pathologist License
BLS Certification within 60 days of hire
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
Job Tags
Holiday work, Relief, Remote job, Monday to Friday,