Speech Language Pathologist - Kings Mills Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health in Kings Mills is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all ages. This PRN Day Shift position focuses on comprehensive evaluations, treatment planning, and family education.

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, discharge planning, tailored therapy, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Required licensure and CCC-SLP are preferred; BLS as applicable.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in current practice state.
• CCC-SLP preferred at hire; required within one year.
• BLS certification may be required at hire or within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals and patient conditions to determine therapy needs.
• Perform evaluations and discharge planning based on assessments.
• Administer SLP treatments tailored to patient needs.
• Design programs for language, articulation, swallowing, and cognition.
• Educate families on home therapy and continuation.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and participate in care conferences.

Skills

Age-specific care

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Licensed SLP in current practice

CCC-SLP (preferred; within 1 year)

BLS (required within 30 days for some; at hire for RSFH)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Kings Mills Hospital

Speech Language Pathologist

PRN - Day Shift

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.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson 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, HAS/FDA 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:

Speech Therapy - Kings Mills

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