Job Summary

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.

 

Benefits-

Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefitsInstant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenienceEmployee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!Tuition AssistanceHealth benefits start first of the month following start date!

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

4 year/Bachelor's Degree

Experience

IP Acute experience required

Certification and Licensure

ASLHA Clinical Competence Cert in Speech Language PathologyPA Speech Language Pathologist LicenseBLS Certification

Why Reading Hospital?

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2023 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award697 bed teaching hospital115 bed Emergency DepartmentRecipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical CareMagnet StatusLevel I Trauma CenterLevel III NICURanked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital QualityVizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN gradsComprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!

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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.