Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) - Anderson Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Bon Secours Mercy Health system is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist at Anderson Hospital to diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all ages.

The role involves evaluations, treatment planning, and delivering evidence-based therapies. This PRN position supports Mercy Health's mission and provides opportunities to collaborate with a diverse care team.

Qualifications

• Provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients per age-specific standards.
• Maintain computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analyze patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Collaborate with all levels of staff and health care professionals.
• Apply critical thinking to guide therapy decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals, patient conditions, and histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharge planning using clinical tools.
• Administer speech-language pathology treatments.
• Design rehab programs addressing language, voice, swallowing, and cognition.
• Educate patients and families on home continuation of therapy.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and participate in care conferences.

Skills

Age-specific care

Computer skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

Intro paragraph

960P00NE/-960P00EX- Speech Language Pathologist – Anderson Hospital

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.

**PRN Position**

Mercy Health

Intro paragraph As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

960P00NE/-960P00EX- Speech Language Pathologist – Anderson Hospital 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

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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, HSA/FSA 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.

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