Clinical Speech Pathologist - Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Cleveland Clinic; Nevada; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas seeks a Clinical Speech Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with memory-related communication and swallowing disorders. You will perform diagnostic tests, interpret results, and develop individualized therapy plans.

Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with options for PT/PRN; opportunities for growth in a renowned neuroscience program. The role emphasizes direct patient care, education for patients and families, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required.
• State-licensure in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC-SLP certification from ASHA required or eligible.
• Completion of a nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures.
• Evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients.
• Interpret and report test results to facilitate medical diagnosis.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families.
• Determine therapeutic plans including therapy frequency, focus, prognosis and duration.
• Select assistive speech devices to improve communication.
• Perform re-evaluation to determine progress after therapy.
• Maintain records of all services.
• Communicate results and recommendations to referral sources and outside agencies.
• Assist with planning, budget, service or project development, and equipment purchases.

Skills

Diagnostic procedures

Evaluation of communication and swallo

Counseling and patient education

Therapy planning and prognosis

Assistive speech devices

Record maintenance

Communication with referral sources

Budget/project planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

State SP license (Speech-Language Pathology)

State licensure for Speech Pathology

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

Clinical Fellowship Year completed

Job description

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Job Title

Clinical Speech Pathologist - Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Location

Las Vegas

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Nevada

Department

CC Nevada Rehab-Neurological Institute

Job Code

D23021

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

At Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, our caregivers are dedicated to helping patients cope with and manage the effects of memory loss. Come join us in our efforts to provide effective, evidence-based treatment with the latest technologies and approaches. Here, you will make a difference in the community, gain unmatched hands-on experience, enhance your skills and build a rewarding, life-long career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Clinical Speech Pathologist, you will perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluate communication and swallowing functions of patients.This includes interpreting and reporting test results tofacilitatemedical diagnosis, providing counseling and education about communication and the diagnosis to patients and their families anddeterminingtherapeutic plans, including the need for therapy, frequency of treatment, focus for intervention,prognosisand duration of therapy.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm with no weekends or holidays. This role will also accept part-time and PRN applicants and shift details will be discussed during the interview process.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures.

• Evaluate communication and swallowingfunctionof patients.

• Interpret and report test results tofacilitatemedical diagnosis.

• Provide counseling and education about communication and the diagnosis to patients and families.

• Determinetherapeutic plans, including the need for therapy, frequency of treatment, focus for intervention,prognosisand duration of therapy.

• Select assistive speech devices to improve the patient’scommunication.

• Perform re-evaluation todetermineprogress after therapy.

• Provide observations about hearing and other behaviors to helpdeterminethe need for other services.

• Maintain records of all services.

• Communicate results and recommendations for improving communicative function to referral sources and outside agencies such as schools and employees.

• Assistwith planning, budget, service or project development, fee setting and purchase of new equipment or materials.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

• Hold or be eligible for a Speech-Language Pathology License (SP) from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

• Hold a Speech Pathology license in state

• Hold Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

• Completion of a nine-monthClinicalFellowshipYear

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.

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