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

easyservice; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health’s St. Rita's Medical Center seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for pediatric therapy.

The role involves diagnosing and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across age groups, with careful evaluation and treatment planning to improve communication outcomes. The SLP will work in outpatient settings with no weekend requirements, collaborate with the care team, and educate families on home-based continuation of therapy.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of practice (required)

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals, conditions, and histories to determine therapy needs.
• Perform evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharge plans based on assessments.
• Deliver SLP treatments tailored to patient needs.
• Design programs addressing language, speech, swallowing, memory and cognition.
• Educate patients and families for home continuation of therapy.
• Collaborate with care teams and participate in care conferences.

Skills

Pediatric Speech Therapy

Clinical Evaluation

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Data Entry/Records Mgmt

Medical Knowledge

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

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

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/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.

Department

Physical Therapy - St. Rita's - PMR Pedi & Adol Rehab

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