Speech Language Pathologist

Company: Southeastern Home Health Services
Location: Reading
Posted on: September 8, 2020

Job Description:

Looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to help service the Reading and westward areas of Berks County.Southeastern Home Health Services is offering a PRN position for a Speech Therapist interested in expanding their skills in the field of Home Health.--Our company is growing in the--territory of Reading and Berks County, along with the need for--Speech Therapy, one of the most in-demand services need for our geriatric patient .With 30 years of experience in skilled visits through Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley and Virginia, our company is looking for quality professionals to help service our home bound patients.*New EMR System* - Home Care Home Base*Flexible DAY Hours, along with the ability to service after work hours**Growing community, and growing company*(1) Holds a license to practice speech therapy in the state where services are provided.(2) Minimum one year therapy experience in acute hospital, long term care or home care setting required.(3) Ability to read, follow written and oral instructions and document care given.(4) CPR certification.(5) Able to work in a team relationship with peers and supervisors as well as the ability to work with little face-to-face supervision on a daily basis.(6) Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.(7) Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation.(8) Empathy for and understanding of the needs of the ill, injured, frail, elderly andimpaired.(9) Possesses and maintains good physical and mental stamina and health including:---Negative TB test or chest x-ray upon hire and every two years thereafter.---Ability to stand for minimum 30 minute intervals.---Walk on even and uneven surfaces and rough ground.---Climb at least one flight of stairs carrying 15 pounds.---Lift 30 pounds from floor to chair and back to floor.---Push/pull 30 pounds.---Squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, crawl, climb.---Speech clear and understandable.---Handle stress of dealing with a variety of client and family situations.(10) Dependable means of transportation to assignments.

Keywords: Southeastern Home Health Services, Reading , Speech Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Reading, Pennsylvania