Speech Language Pathologist

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive services for patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. You will assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualized treatment plans and discharge strategies, and supervise graduate student internships.

Responsibilities include collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, patient and family education, and ensuring high-quality care across the hospital and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Minimum of 2 years in a hospital or extended care setting.
• Knowledge and skills in assessment and treatment of adult communication, cognition and swallowing disorders.
• Knowledge and skill in graduate student supervision.
• Excellent collaborative team skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive speech-language pathology services to patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Includes evaluation, treatment planning, implementation of individualized treatment programs, and discharge planning.
• Supervises graduate student internships.

Skills

Assessment skills

Swallowing disorders

Graduate supervision

Team collaboration

Cognition assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Ohio License in Speech Language Pathology

ASHA CCC

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Description

Provides comprehensive speech-language pathology services to patients with communication disorders, cognitive disorders, and swallowing disorders. Services include evaluation, treatment planning, implementation of individualized treatment programs, and discharge planning. Supervises graduate student internships.

Responsibilities

RESPECT

• Is polite and tactful when dealing with customers


• Maintains confidentiality at all times


• Promotes and values the diverse beliefs and needs of other associates, patients, physicians and community


• Is attentive to instructions and asks questions to increase understanding

TEAMWORK

• Works cooperatively within department and other areas


• Meets department needs with flexibility


• Voluntarily assists others when his/her own work if finished


• Promotes a pleasant work environment


• Adapts to changing conditions in a calm and productive manner

INTEGRITY

• Presents a positive image of the Health Alliance


• Adapts to changing condition in a calm and productive manner


• Actively participates in in-service, unit meetings, conferences


• Promotes the Health Alliance as an ethical organization by governing word and actions by honesty


• Is attentive to instructions and asks questions to increase understanding


• Deals with conflict in an appropriate and timely manner


• Uses proper lines of communication to keep others informed or to address problems

SATISFACTION

• Makes customer service a top priority


• Eagerly provides assistance to others


• Listens to, identifies, and responds quickly and appropriately to customer needs

IMPROVEMENT

• Completes duties with the highest level of quality, meeting or exceeding customer expectations


• Willingly accepts new ideas and suggestions


• Continuously looks for and suggests ways to do things better


• Strives for higher quality outcomes and increased satisfaction


• Functions as a productive and resourceful member of groups/teams/committees

Qualifications

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EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years in a hospital or extended care setting

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge and skills in assessment and treatment of adult communication, cognition and swallowing disorders. Knowledge and skill in graduate student supervision. Excellent collaborative team skills.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Ohio License in Speech Language Pathology


• American Speech Language and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)


• CPR Certification