Pediatric Speech Pathologist

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.

WHY READING HOSPITAL?

Magnet designated, 697-bed hospital with 115-bed ED, Level I Trauma Center, and Level III NICU
Have your voice heard through shared governance
Recognized by Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals Award

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

Outpatient Therapy

Schedule: PRN hours Monday-Friday;120 hours/calendar year required (no weekend or holidays)

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.

Discover how our Rehabilitation Program helps patients improve their lives:

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