St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Whether you are a new grad seeking opportunities for professional growth and development or an experienced therapist searching for leadership possibilities and collaboration with skilled peers, Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s should be your top choice!

St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey with a culture that’s second to none. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. Here at SLPT, we strive to exceed patient expectations with quality patient focused care that creates life-changing outcomes with every interaction. We understand the importance of 1:1 care. As such, patients are scheduled to guarantee that our therapists have ample time during their treatment sessions.

Our Generous Benefits:

• Competitive Salary + Bonus Opportunities
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Time Off options that allow you flexibility to maintain a work-life balance
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 403 (b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Corporate discount plans
• 1:1 Mentorship
• Accredited residencies and spine fellowship opportunities

There are a variety of specialties available in our network to expand your skill set and strengthen your knowledge with specific patient populations including:

• Neurological
• Pediatrics
• Geriatrics

Locations- Openings will vary by location availability (over 55 locations and expanding in the Allentown, Berks, Bethlehem, Easton, Monroe, Miners, Upper Bucks, and Warren regions)

Float opportunities to work at multiple locations with flexible scheduling and incentives.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides quality care in the evaluation and treatment of voice, fluency, speech, language, and swallowing impaired patients.
• Documents evaluation and treatment efforts as well as patient response to treatment in accordance with established professional guidelines. Bills patient’s accounts for equipment and services rendered.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff members, physicians and referral sources.
• Maintains and upgrades clinical skills by participating in continuing education activities, shares knowledge with peers.
• Participates in patient care conferences (eg. Rehab team) as needed, departmental programs (eg. Better Speech and Hearing Month activities) , in-services, and departmental and section meetings.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities in the Department and the hospital.
• Demonstrates productivity in terms of volume of patients seen for speech pathology services.

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SP) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or in the process of obtaining such. Successful completion of required license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey. Current Basic Life Support certification.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting for up to 5 hours per day, 2 hours at a time. Standing and walking up to 6 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Twisting, bending, kneeling, reaching, forward frequently to interact with patients. Lifting adults, infants and children up to 50 lbs. frequently to transfer from chair to floor and back, and frequently carrying from one place to another. Adequate strength and mobility to calm patients with disruptive behaviors (eg. Confused, combative adults, children with temper tantrums who lift tables and chairs, throw toys, etc.) Manual dexterity to manipulate equipment controls. Good vision and hearing to observe subtle verbal and nonverbal behaviors and to read Video Barium Swallow Studies.

SHIFT DETAILS:

• Full time, 36-40 hours per week
• Part time, 16-36 hours per week
• Per diem, 16 hours or less per week

Locations open Monday-Friday. Hours vary depending on location. Closed for the 6 major Holidays with pay dependent on FTE status.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.