Speech Language Pathologist- Lewis Center CTH

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in pediatric patients. The role involves developing personalized treatment plans, educating families, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team to support communication outcomes.

The position requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, an Ohio license, and ASHA certification or eligibility for supervision, with CPR certification within 60

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid Ohio License in Speech Pathology.
• ASHA Certification in Speech-Language Pathology or eligible for supervision.
• CPR certification within 60 days post hire or post expiration.
• Previous pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates diverse pediatric patients to determine development and functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations.
• Develops individualized treatment plans and implements therapeutic activities to improve communication, swallowing or related functions.
• Educates patients and families on goals and therapy plans and assesses home practice and understanding.
• Documents caseload and submits timely notes, charges, and administrative records.
• Communicates patient status and collaborates with physicians, payors, and other healthcare providers.
• Provides education for hospital staff, students, and interns; supervises clinical fellows and licensed speech aides.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Description Summary

Diagnoses and treats speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, helping patients improve their communication abilities and quality of life through various techniques and interventions.

Overview

Diagnoses and treats speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, helping patients improve their communication abilities and quality of life through various techniques and interventions.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental and functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Identifies patient's strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan incorporating patient and family needs.
• Administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence. Utilizes developmental activities and other treatment techniques to meet each patient's specific needs and achieve therapy goals. Observes and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
• Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation.
• Communicates patient's status and collaborates with physicians, third-party payors, and relevant healthcare providers.
• Conducts Speech Language Pathology educational programs and provides instruction for hospital staff, students, and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs and supervises Clinical Fellows and licensed speech aides.

Education Requirement

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, required.

Licensure Requirement

Valid Ohio License in Speech Pathology, required.

Certifications

• Certification in Speech Pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association, or eligible for supervision by a certified speech-language pathologist during a fellowship experience, required.
• CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required.

Skills

(not specified)

Experience

Previous pediatric experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: (none specified)

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"