Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Kings Mills Hospital

Mercy Health Partners; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking dedicated Speech-Language Therapists to join their team. This role involves evaluating and implementing therapy services tailored to patients' needs, collaborating with families and treatment teams to enhance functional outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and a valid Ohio license. The organization values hard work and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and educational assistance, creating a supportive environment for both professional growth and patient care. Join a mission-driven team committed to improving community health.

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

• Graduate degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and implements Speech-Language Therapy services for patients.
• Collaborates with patients and treatment teams to maximize outcomes.

Skills

Speech-Language Therapy

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Electronic Medical Records

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Tools

CPR Certification

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.

Looking to fill PRN positions!

Evaluates, plans, and implements Speech-Language Therapy services for patients according to standards of practice of the profession, laws governing practice by the State of Ohio, and facility and department policy and procedures. Collaborates with the patient, family, and treatment team to maximize functional outcomes for the patient.

1. Obtains and interprets prescriptions for services with physician/referral source as required. Assesses and evaluates patients using appropriate non-standardized and standardized tests. Ensures completion of patient pre-certification/authorization requirements as needed. Demonstrates knowledge in growth and development necessary for evaluation of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients (pediatric as required by site).
2. Develops individualized treatment program consistent with patient’s age, diagnosis, functional status, and personal goals. The patient and/or family/caregiver are included in development of attainable goals.
3. Selects and administers appropriate techniques, modalities, and interventions to maximize outcomes. Monitors patient’s response to treatment and modifies the plan as needed. Demonstrates knowledge in growth and development necessary for treatment of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients (pediatric as required by site). Locations for treatment and evaluation include the hospital/clinic and settings in the community.
4. Effectively communicates to patient, family/caregiver and treatment team both orally and in writing.
5. Collaborates with the patient, family/caregiver and treatment team in planning for discharge. Provides patient and family/caregiver education and training. Makes appropriate discharge recommendations and obtains and/or recommends appropriate assistive equipment.
6. Promotes the profession by participating in the Clinical Education program and providing education to others.
7. Maintains competency by participation in continuing education, in-services and other learning opportunities. Meets standards for all required reviews of competency.
8. Shares responsibility for common goals of the team by carrying caseload consistent with peers, maintaining the work environment and inventories, adjusting individual responsibilities to meet needs of department/work environment and positively representing department and profession to others.
9. Participates in process improvement by identification of improvement opportunities for patient care, data collection and solutions to identified problems.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Required Minimum Education: Graduate Degree (i.e. Master's Degree)

Specialty/Major: Speech Language Pathology

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):

Required: State of Ohio license in good standing with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association or a conditional license under a supervised Professional Experience Plan approved by the Ohio Board. Current CPR certification.

Preferred: Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) and vital stem training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Experience preferred but not required.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Preferred: Experience with electronic medical records.

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].