Clinical Speech Pathologist - Outpatient

Cleveland Clinic; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio is seeking a Clinical Speech Pathologist to evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders in an outpatient setting. You will perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s goals.

You will provide education to patients and families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and contribute to continuous development

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Current SLP license from the State Board.
• CCC-SLP certification from ASHA.
• Completion of a nine-month clinical fellowship year.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic speech pathology tests and evaluate communication and swallowing function.
• Interpret results to support medical diagnosis and report findings.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families about communication and diagnosis.
• Determine therapeutic plan including need, frequency, and duration of therapy.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Master's Degree in SLP

State licensure (SLP)

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

Tools

Speech devices

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award‑winning not‑for‑profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital's values. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state‑of‑the art technology and provide stellar patient care.

As a Clinical Speech Pathologist, you will evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders in an outpatient setting. This population includes stroke patients, those with traumatic brain injuries or Parkinsons disease and cancer patients. You will perform comprehensive assessments, interpret findings to support medical diagnosis and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s functional goals.

In this role, you will provide education and counseling to patients and their families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ independence and quality of life while building specialized expertise. Here, you will also have the chance to be a part of special interest groups and take part in continuous development opportunities.

A caregiver in this position works Monday from 8:00AM – 6:00PM, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30AM – 6:00PM and Friday from 9:30AM – 2:00PM.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients.
• Interpret and report 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

• 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 hourly: $30.41

Maximum hourly: $46.38

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.).