Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) Acute Care Outpatient

Mercy Health Partners; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Springfield seeks a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat communication disorders in patients of all ages. The successful candidate will develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of current practice required.
• 2 years of experience in equivalent setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations and develops treatment plans.
• Instructs patients and families on treatment procedures.
• Responsible for overall management of patient cases.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate of Clinical Competence Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Speech Language Pathologist works to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. They perform patient evaluations, and re-evaluations, regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, and auditory skills. The Speech Language Pathologist establishes patient treatment plans based upon the referral from the physician/referral source.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews physician referral, patient’s condition, and medical history to determine speech and language therapy treatment needs.

• Performs and documents patient evaluation, re-evaluation and develops treatment and discharge plans based on patient history, signs and symptoms and evaluative tests/tools.

• Plans and administers medically prescribed speech language pathology treatments to patients.

• Plans rehabilitative treatment programs based upon physician prescription and evaluation data to treat disorders of verbal written language, voice articulation, fluency interactive communication, mastication, deglutition, auditory and/or visual processing and memory and cognition / communication.

• Instructs and/or trains patient and family/caregiver in treatment procedures to continue at home.

• Modifies treatment goals and plan of care as appropriate. Communicates with other health team members. Involved with patient care conferences as appropriate.

• Instructs, motivates, and assists patient and family to perform various speech activities.

• Responsible for overall management of patient cases including communication and coordination of care with treatment team.

• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.

• Orients, instructs and directs the work activities of Clinical Fellowship Year, aides, students and volunteers set forth in policies and procedures.

• Attends and participates in scheduled meetings and in-services. Attends and provides in-services to department staff to share specialization of knowledge and continuing education.

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.

Licensing/Certification

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)

Work Experience

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

_XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

XDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

XNeonates (0-4 weeks)

XInfant (1-12 months)

XPediatrics (1-12 years)

XAdolescents (13-17 years)

XAdults (18-64 years)

XGeriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

XPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

XLong-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

XGeneral office environment.

XMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

XMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

XMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

XMay be required to use physical restraints.

XMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

XMay be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

XMay have periods of constant interruptions.

XRequired to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

XProlonged periods of working alone.

____ Other:

____ Not applicable to this position

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)X

Stoop, Kneel X

CrawlingX

ClimbingX

BalanceX X

BendingX

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

WalkingX

StandingX

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

X Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

X Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

X Reach above shoulder

X Repetitive arm/hand movements

X Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

X Acuity – far

X Acuity – near

____ Not applicable to this position

Hazards

Depth perception

X Use of Latex products

X Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

X Exposure to dust/fumes

X Exposure to potential electrical shock

X Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

X Gaseous risk exposure

Other:

____ Not applicable to this position

Skills

• 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.

• Effective organizational and time management skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality of all work related and sensitive information.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with people of various cultural and educational backgrounds.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]