Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Outpatient - St. Rita's Medical Center - PRN

experiencedAlliedHealth; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health in Lima, OH seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for a PRN role to diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across ages. The role involves evaluations, treatment planning, and educating families for home continuation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the care team, ongoing assessments, and adherence to licensure and certification requirements with flexible scheduling to fit patient needs.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• CCC-SLP certification preferred at hire or within year of hire.
• BLS certification may be required within set timeframe for certain campuses.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals, patient condition and medical history to determine therapy needs.
• Perform evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharge planning.
• Administer speech-language pathology treatments tailored to patient needs.
• Design rehab programs addressing language, articulation, swallowing, cognition, and memory.
• Educate patients and families on home-based therapy.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and participate in patient care conferences.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed SLP in state of practice

CCC-SLP certification

BLS certification (preferred/required within timeframe)

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist– St. Rita's Medical Center

PRN Opportunity

No weekend requirement

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.

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.

As a 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.

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]