Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time

Ernest Health, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Summa Rehab Hospital in Akron, Ohio is seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist to join a multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation team. You will assess and treat speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders, delivering patient-centered care in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualified candidates hold an active SLP license in Ohio and may have ASHA CCC-SLP or CFY status. This role offers flexible hours with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current State Speech Language Pathology License.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or CFY status preferred.
• Two years’ experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, and related disorders.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

CPR

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate Degree in Speech Language Pathology

State Licensure to practice SLP

ASHA CCC-SLP or CFY preferred

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time - Akron, Ohio

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Summa Rehab Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

We have a great Part Time opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist in Akron, Ohio

Summa Rehab Hospital in Akron, Ohio (a partnership with Summa Health) is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping patients overcome disabling injuries and illnesses. We specialize in intensive rehab for stroke recovery, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions. Our compassionate, multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a supportive, healing environment. Joint Commission-accredited and certified in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation, Summa Rehab Hospital is nationally recognized (including being named one of America’s Best Rehab Hospitals by Newsweek) for delivering patient-centered care that helps individuals regain independence.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation

Wellness & Work Life balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Therapy Preceptor bonus program

What you bring

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current State Speech Language Pathology License.
• Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Current and valdi state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year status or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification from an approved required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.