Speech Pathologist

Akron Children's; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Speech Pathologist to evaluate referred patients and provide family education as needed. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, development of customized treatment plans, and timely documentation in medical records and insurance systems.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, Ohio licensure with CCC-SLP, and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with a preference for pediatrics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology is required.
• Ohio licensure and CCC-SLP certification required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with pediatric populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive differential diagnostic evaluations using standardized measures.
• Develops management/treatment programs per diagnosis and department protocols.
• Documents medical records and insurance requirements per division standards.
• Addresses the medical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech pathology experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Pediatric healthcare experience (pref)

Education

Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Ohio licensure in Speech/Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification (ASHA)

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Summary

The Speech Pathologist evaluates and treats patients referred and provides instruction and assistance to patient's families as indicated.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive differential diagnostic evaluations using standardized and norm-references measures
• Provides management/treatment programs consistent with diagnosis and department protocols
• Provides timely documentation for medical records/insurance requirements per division standards
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Expertise

• Experience in Speech Pathology is required
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required
• Experience in pediatric health care is preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required

Education and Experience

• Education: Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology is required
• Certification: State of Ohio Licensure in Speech/Language Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is required.
• Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.