Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Home Care - Per DIem
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Lehigh Valley Health Network as a Speech Language Pathologist – Per Diem Home Care in United States. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience.
Key Responsibilities
- language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency. Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests. Delivers evidence
- based patient care appropriate to age/patient specific needs in a cost
Requirements
- State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire SLP
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
- State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire Preferred Qualifications Doctorate Speech Language Pathology 1 year clinical experience for Home Care Physical Demands Lift and carry 40
- 10 miles per shift.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Lehigh Valley Health Network in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
This Pathology position at Lehigh Valley Health Network is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Speech Therapy, Swallowing Function Evaluation, Cognitive-Communication Therapy, Dysphagia Management, Patient Assessment, Plan Of Care Development, Hearing Tests, Augmentative Communication Devices. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.
Core responsibilities: Evaluates and treats patients of all ages with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders to restore function and independence. Collaborates with physicians to develop plans of care and determine appropriate dietary feeding levels for patients with dysphagia.
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Protective Factors (1)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
today
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