Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics - St. Rita's Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and leaves

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for pediatric outpatient services at St. Rita's Medical Center.

You will diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across ages, designing tailored treatment plans and collaborating with the care team. Essential duties include evaluations, discharge planning, and educating families for home practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an SLP in the current practice state.
• CCC-SLP preferred; must be obtained within one year.
• BLS certification required for RSFH or within 30 days for BSMH.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to guide therapy.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations and discharge plans based on assessments.
• Deliver speech-language therapy tailored to individual needs.
• Design programs for language, articulation, swallowing, and cognition.
• Educate families and caregivers for home continuation.
• Adjust goals with the care team and participate in conferences.

Skills

Pediatric care

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Data entry

Education

State license in SLP

CCC-SLP certification

BLS certification

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist– Pediatrics – St. Rita's Medical Center

Outpatient position, no weekend requirement

Job Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist will diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. They conduct thorough evaluations, design treatment plans, and utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools.
• Administer prescribed speech language pathology treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
• Design rehabilitative programs addressing verbal and written language, voice articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, as well as memory and cognition.
• Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home.
• Adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, collaborating with healthcare team members and participating in patient care conferences.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of current practice (required)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) (preferred at hire, required within one year)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Experience:

Years Of Experience In Equivalent Setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Training:

None

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affiantative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]