IRP-Speech Language Pathologist

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks an IRP-Speech Language Pathologist at University Hospital to provide rehabilitative services to patients with neurogenic and orthopedic conditions. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s and preferably a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology along with necessary licensure in Ohio.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, providing patient assessments, and working in collaboration with rehabilitation teams. The position is intermittent, requiring a commitment to high-quality patient care and adherence to intensive caring values.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Speech Language Pathology license in Ohio.
• Achieve a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC/SLP).
• Possess 1-2 years of experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and establish care plans.
• Provide a variety of treatment techniques.
• Educate and support families in the rehabilitation process.

Skills

Licensed in Speech Language Pathology

Patient assessment skills

Experience in rehabilitation services

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Job Title: IRP-Speech Language Pathologist

Department: University Hospital | Rehabilitation Services, Acute Care

Rehabilitation team members are licensed or certified professionals (physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, social workers or therapeutic recreation specialists) who work within a specific team structure to offer inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation services. These services are offered to the acute-care hospital, the acute inpatient rehabilitation facility (Dodd Hall), or outpatient service sites to patients who have disorders and conditions associated primarily with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, or other neurogenic disorders, orthopedic problems, burns, amputations, or chronic pain. The rehabilitation team member's report to the rehabilitation team leaders as part of the overall Rehabilitation Services Division structure.

Each rehabilitation team member is first a part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and secondly a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach. Team members assess patients and establish together plans of care; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; provide education and support to families; and facilitate continuing care planning. Team members evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities. Although team members report directly to a team leader, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (rehab assistants and aides) and to other participants in patient care activities, including attending and resident physicians, nurses, their support staff, and Patient Care Resource Managers to assure coordination of services and programs. A team member embraces the Intensive Caring values of the organization and uses them to guide interactions with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree. Additional Education Desired: Master's Degree. All rehabilitation team members must be licensed and/or certified with the respective profession speech/language pathology and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions. Speech/language pathologists must hold master's degrees. All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution. Speech pathologists must hold a license in the State of Ohio, and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC/SLP).

Those completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY/SLP) may be considered. All licensed professionals must be cleared through the National Database of Practitioners. Typically, one to two years experience working in a medical setting is preferred for all professionals hired.

Additional Information: Location: University Hospital (0870). Position Type: Intermittent. Scheduled Hours: 0.2. Shift: First Shift.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.