Speech Language Pathologist (Per Diem)

Berger Health System; Kenton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Berger Health System is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate patients' history and baseline function, then complete an appropriate assessment. The clinician develops and executes a plan of care, with reassessment, patient/family instruction, and accurate documentation, to achieve maximum functional outcomes.

Direct patient care will be 90-100%, including evaluating communication, cognition, and swallowing as needed, and coordinating discharge planning with the multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology is required.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification is required.
• Driver's license if in Home Care department.
• Certification with ASHA/SLP licensure details as listed.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care of 90-100% including evaluation and treatment of communication, cognitive, and swallowing issues.
• Develop and implement plan of care; reassess and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate discharge planning with multidisciplinary team.
• Provide patient/family instruction and document progress in medical records.

Education

Master's Degree: Speech Pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP

DL-HC - Driver's License

SLP - American Speech Language Hearing Association

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

Competently interpret the patients’ history and baseline level of function and then to complete an assessment appropriate to the patient's areas of deficits. Based on problems identified, the speech language pathologist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and communication with physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Actively participates in department functions. There is an expectation that an employee in this position may be requested to work at care sites other than their home care site.

Responsibilities And Duties

Direct Patient Care 90-100%

Evaluates and treats patients: After provider referral, evaluates patient communication, cognitive, functional status and/or swallowing, then develops, and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques and initiates patient treatment. Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate. Performs and interprets instrumental exams and hearing screens as needed. Therapist is responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department. Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team: Instructs patient and care giver/family. Recommends diets/instrumentals required for discharge. Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members. Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan. Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.

Indirect Patient Care 1-10%

Department Functions: Supervises patient assignments and duties of the rehab techs, as applicable. Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings. Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management. There is an expectation that an employee in this position may be requested to work at care sites other than their home care site.

Education/Mentoring

Takes active role in orienting new staff members. Serves as clinical instructor for affiliating SLP students and/or CFY placements. Serves as an advocate for the discipline on the multidisciplinary team. Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings. The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed by associates in this job. The associate is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree: Speech Pathology (Required)
• ASHA CCC-SLP - ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence for Speech-Language Pathologists (CCC-SLP) - American Speech Language Hearing Association
• DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles
• SLP - Speech Language Pathologist - American Speech Language Hearing Association

Additional Job Description

Specialized Knowledge: Basic computer skills. Specialized knowledge in the areas of cognition, aphasia, dysphagia, video fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallowing experience. For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include valid state driver’s license, minimum of eighteen (18) years old, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and provide proof of insurance, if applicable. Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : As Needed Department Specialty Clinic Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision ̶ to be an organization "where people want to work."