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Speech Language Pathologist

Job ID: 260000OK
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Flex
Shift: Day Job
Work Arrangement: On-siteWork Arrangement information
Facility: UPMC Chautauqua at WCA
Department: Speech and Hearing
Location: 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 32.46-48.0 USD

Join a collaborative and patient-centered team where your expertise truly makes a difference. This role provides the opportunity to deliver meaningful Speech-Language Pathology services to both adult and pediatric patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. You’ll play a vital role in enhancing communication, swallowing, and overall quality of life for those we serve—while growing professionally in an environment that values compassion, excellence, and continuous learning.

Position Details & Schedule

  • Full-Time Flex Position
  • Minimum of 28 hours per week, up to 40 hours per week
  • Greatest departmental need is Wednesday through Friday; however, other schedules may be discussed
  • Occasional weekend coverage required (approximately one day per month)
  • This role supports both inpatient and outpatient services, working with adult and pediatric populations

Responsibilities

  • Provides appropriate speech-language pathology treatment services to adult and pediatric clients in inpatient and outpatient settings for whom such services are clinically indicated.
  • Conducts diagnostic and evaluative services for clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services and prepares comprehensive diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations.
  • Maintains accurate, timely progress notes and professional documentation for all patients served.
  • Obtains complete and relevant historical information for all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.
  • Coordinates the evaluation, scheduling, and treatment plans for clients receiving Speech-Language Therapy.
  • Compiles, tracks, and reports accurate clinical data to support the financial, statistical, and administrative needs of the Speech-Language Pathology programs.
  • Achieves and maintains productivity levels that meet or exceed organizational and facility standards.
  • Prepares and maintains required time and activity records.
  • Maintains compliance with all competency, credentialing, and regulatory requirements for practice, including but not limited to OSHA, TJC, CMS, and practitioner participation standards. This includes maintaining current licensure, required CEUs, curriculum vitae, CPR certification, TB testing, safety and equipment competencies, and—when applicable—valid automobile license and insurance.
  • Performs duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and expected professional behaviors.
  • Independently pursues ongoing professional growth and development aligned with the organization’s mission and priorities. Participates in and presents in-service education, community education, and continuing education programs as requested.
  • Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, staff development activities, departmental committees, and in-service education programs.
  • Adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and mission, including the Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and HIPAA regulations. Demonstrates accountability by reporting suspected unethical, illegal, or incompetent conduct to appropriate individuals.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality in all aspects of patient care and professional interactions.
  • Performs all job responsibilities and additional duties as assigned by the facility or organization.
  • Demonstrates a positive attitude and delivers excellent customer service characterized by care, compassion, professionalism, and support for patients, families, the public, supervisors, and colleagues.

Qualifications:

Education & Knowledge Requirements

  • Master’s degree (MS, MEd, or MA) in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Interpersonal Skills

  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality customer service.
  • Knowledge of normal human growth and development across the lifespan.
  • Ability to read, understand, analyze, and interpret medical record documentation.
  • Strong skills in planning and organization, follow-up and control, delegation, problem-solving, self-development, stress tolerance, and demonstrated organizational behaviors and competencies.
  • Ability to apply principles of logic and strategic thinking to a wide range of abstract and concrete problems.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to identify referral growth opportunities.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with the healthcare team, coworkers, supervisors, and members of the Corporate Management Team.
  • Active participation in healthcare industry professional organizations is preferred.
  • Required to complete all mandatory system, CRS business unit, and/or facility-specific competencies, as applicable.
  • Must complete CRS Orientation, Facility-Specific Orientation, and Department-Specific Orientation(s), as applicable.
  • May work in areas where medications are stored; no direct contact with medications is permitted.

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

  • Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from ASHA OR meet the educational requirements for certification and be actively completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
  • Speech-Language Pathologist license required for the state in which services are provided.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification required, based on AHA standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.

Required Credentials

  • Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
  • Speech Pathologist License

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

CAREER GROWTH

Grow Your Nursing Career

Spanning over 20 clinical specialties and more than 50 unique nursing roles, every nurse at UPMC can achieve and advance their goals with the My Nursing Career Ladder. Whether you’re looking to progress to an elevated role or continue your education, UPMC equips nurses with the resources, feedback, leadership, and benefits to help you succeed and achieve your career goals. Here’s how a few nurses have grown their careers through the years at UPMC:

Clyde C.

As a Professional Staff Nurse, Expert at UPMC Muncy, Clyde is a great example of someone who has taken advantage of UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder to grow his career while remaining in the same hospital location.

Clyde’s Career Journey:

⦁ 2017: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2021: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2022: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2022-present: Professional Staff Nurse, Expert – UPMC Muncy

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Michelle B.

In her current role as a Professional Staff Nurse, Expert at UPMC Presbyterian, Michelle cares for patients with chronic and ongoing health issues as part of a Medical-Surgical unit. Michelle enjoys the daily change that Med-Surg nursing brings, and has found a career path that is interesting, meaningful, and full of opportunity.

Michelle’s Career Journey:

⦁ 2019: Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2020: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2021: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2021: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2022: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2023: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert – UPMC Presbyterian

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INSURANCE SERVICES DIVISION OF UPMC

Advance Your Future

A career with UPMC means more than just caring for patients – when you’re a part of UPMC Insurance Services Division, it means caring for more than four million insurance members, too. UPMC Insurance Services Division offers a full range of health insurance products and services to our network across the country, providing peace of mind, better health, and financial security to our members, along with limitless career opportunities and a rewarding mission to those on our team.

About UPMC Insurance Services Division

As an integrated health care provider-insurer, UPMC goes beyond patient care to provide insurance products and services to millions of members. Our team partners with UPMC and community network providers to deliver knowledge and expertise that provides the highest quality care at the most affordable price, supporting our members through service, communication, and more.

Fast Facts:

  • We provide insurance products and services to over more than four million members.
  • UPMC’s Insurance Services Division offers a full range of health insurance options including UPMC Health Plan, Workpartners, UPMC for Life, UPMC for You, UPMC for Kids, UPMC Community HealthChoices, and Community Care Behavioral Health.
  • UPMC Health Plan is among the nation’s fastest-growing health plans.

Opportunities on Our Team

We’ve got a job that’s just right for you! UPMC Insurance Services Division team offers a vast array of career paths and opportunities, from career areas like customer service, data analytics, and information technology and even patient care roles like social work, nursing, and care management.

Whether in non-clinical or patient-facing roles, our team impacts patients and members by providing quality experiences before, during, and after their care, building relationships in a unique and meaningful way.

Recognized for Excellence

Be a part of an award-winning team! UPMC Insurance Services Division has been recognized for outstanding care and service with awards that include:

  1. U.S. News and World Report named UPMC for Life a “Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage” in Pennsylvania for 2024.
  2. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has named UPMC Health Plan an “Equality 100 Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion” for 2023–2024.
  3. UPMC for Life ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction* among Medicare Advantage Plans in Pennsylvania by J.D. Power.
  4. The Ethisphere Institute named UPMC as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the sixth consecutive year.

*Results are based on award-eligible plans in Pennsylvania by J.D. Power. For J.D. Power 2024 award information visit, jdpower.com/awards.

Jump-Start Your Career

Looking to launch a career with longevity and opportunity? With countless entry-level opportunities for recent graduates, along with tools and resources that empower you as you learn and grow, UPMC Insurance Services Division is the perfect place to get a career started.

Interested in taking your career to new heights? Our career paths and advancement opportunities will provide you with chances to achieve your goals at every step.

BENEFITS AND LIFE AT UPMC

Why Work Here

We know that you have many options when choosing where to build your career. So why choose UPMC? We can think of a few reasons.

Work-Life Balance

Finding the ideal balance to manage the important elements in your life.

Development & Opportunities

Enhancing your career through continued learning opportunities and/or advancement.

Compensation

Receiving competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay.

Performance & Recognition

Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.

Benefits

Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs of you and your family.

Work-Life Balance

Finding the ideal balance to manage the important elements in your life.

Development & Opportunities

Enhancing your career through continued learning opportunities and/or advancement.

Compensation

Receiving competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay.

Performance & Recognition

Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.

Benefits

Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs of you and your family.

Benefits that Matter to You

We’re committed to providing benefits that meet your needs and support your well-being in all areas of life.

  • Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
  • Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
  • Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
  • Employer-paid life insurance

Benefits that Matter to You

We’re committed to providing benefits that meet your needs and support your well-being in all areas of life.

  • Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
  • Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
  • Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
  • Employer-paid life insurance

Benefits that Matter to You

We’re committed to providing our employees with benefits that meet their needs and support their well-being in all areas of life.

  • Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
  • Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
  • Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
  • Employer-paid life insurance

Support for You – and Your Family

Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.

  • Two weeks of paid parental leave
  • Family planning resources
  • Tuition assistance for dependents
  • Comprehensive health care for dependents
  • Emergency child and elder care options
  • Flexible work arrangements

Support for You – and Your Family

Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.

  • Two weeks of paid parental leave
  • Family planning resources
  • Tuition assistance for dependents
  • Comprehensive health care for dependents
  • Emergency child and elder care options
  • Flexible work arrangements

Support for You – and Your Family

Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.

  • Flexibility to choose the shifts and work arrangements that work best for your lifestyle
  • Two weeks of paid parental leave
  • Family planning resources
  • Comprehensive health care for dependents
  • Emergency child and elder care options

A Culture That Cares

At UPMC, you can find a home among people who share your passions and care about who you are.

A Culture That Cares

At UPMC, you can find a home among people who share your passions and care about who you are.

A Culture That Cares

UPMC is a place where you can find a home, no matter your gender, race, sexual orientation, age, or culture, and where you can meet people who share your passions and care about you.

Tools to Reach Your Potential

Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.

  • Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
  • Ongoing learning via LinkedIn Learning
  • Accelerated career pathways for growth
  • Robust instructor-led education and learning pathways

Tools to Reach Your Potential

Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.

  • Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
  • Ongoing learning via LinkedIn Learning
  • Accelerated career pathways for growth
  • Robust instructor-led education and learning pathways

Tools to Reach Your Potential

Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.

  • Unlimited educational possibilities, including no-cost BSN and MSN programs
  • Robust career ladders for every nurse – no matter your specialty, location, or career stage
  • Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
  • Ongoing learning opportunities

Expansive Opportunity

Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.

Expansive Opportunity

Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.

Expansive Opportunity

Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.

* Note: Benefits described may not be applicable to all staff.

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