Clinical Speech Pathologist - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 63,250 - 96,467; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus is seeking an experienced pediatric speech-language pathologist to join the inpatient team. You will assess and treat dysphagia, communication, and cognitive disorders, and participate in modified barium swallow studies as part of a multidisciplinary service.

Candidates must hold a CCC-SLP and be eligible for Ohio licensure; a nine-month clinical fellowship is required. This full-time role runs 8:00am–5:00pm on site and offers growth within a world-class hospital

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current license to practice in Ohio.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification required.
• Completion of a nine-month clinical fellowship year.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic speech pathology assessments and evaluate swallowing function.
• Develop and implement therapy plans with prognosis and duration.
• Interpret results to aid medical diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Counsel patients and families about communication disorders.
• Select assistive devices to improve patient communication.
• Maintain records and coordinate with schools and outside agencies.

Skills

Clinical assessment of speech and sw 

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Counseling and family education

Tracheostomy/ventilator management

Modified barium swallow interpretation

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State SLP License (Ohio)

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

Nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The section of speech-language pathology within the Head and Neck Department of the Integrated Surgical Institute at Cleveland Clinic announces an opening for a full time (40 hours per week) inpatient pediatric position on Main Campus. The position offers the opportunity to work as a part of the multidisciplinary team participating in state-of-the-art clinical care. We are seeking an experienced clinician with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of varied disorders in pediatric acute care, including the assessment and management of dysphagia, speech- language and cognitive disorders, tracheostomy, and ventilator dependency. This position will also cover outpatient modified barium swallow studies. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in pediatric feeding & swallowing, including the completion and interpretation of modified barium swallow examinations. Candidates must hold a CCC – SLP and be eligible for licensure in Ohio. Unfortunately, this position is unable to accommodate CF’s or anyone without significant hospital-inpatient experience at this time.

This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position will work 8:00am to 5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients.
• Interpret and reports on test results to facilitate medical diagnosis.
• Provide counseling and education about communication and diagnosis to patients and their families.
• Determine therapeutic plan, including need for therapy, frequency of treatment, focus for intervention, prognosis and duration of therapy.
• Select assistive speech devices to improve patient communication.
• Perform re-evaluation to determine progress after therapy.
• Provide observations about hearing and other behavior to help determine the need for other services.
• Maintain records of all services.
• Communicate results and recommendations for improving communicative function to referral sources and outside agencies such schools and employers.
• Maintain speech pathology equipment and materials.
• Assist with planning, budget, service or project development, fee setting, purchase of new equipment or materials.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
• Current Speech-Language Pathology License (SP) from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
• Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Completion of a nine-month clinical fellowship year

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to perform tests.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).