Speech Pathologist (PRN)

System Support; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Medical Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for Acute Care & Inpatient settings on a PRN basis (2 weekend days per month). The clinician will conduct comprehensive evaluations and provide targeted therapy for speech, cognitive, and dysphagia disorders, on a one-to-one or small group basis.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, progress reporting, and patient/family education. Licensing in Ohio and ongoing CEUs are required; BLS and ASHA CCC certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Pathology program.
• Current license in the State of Ohio to practice speech pathology.
• Maintain CEUs for licensure renewal.
• Current BLS certification.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment to patients.
• Deliver direct patient care and monitor/report patient progress.
• Treatments include speech-language, cognitive, or dysphagia modalities in one-to-one or group formats.
• Complete required documentation and provide patient/family teaching.

Skills

Age-specific care

Team-focused

Education

Speech-Language Pathology degree

Job description

Atrium Medical Center

Speech Language Pathologist

• Acute Care & Inpatient - PRN: 2 weekend days/month required

The Speech Pathologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment to patients. Will provide direct patient care and will monitor and report the patient’s progress. The Speech Pathologist performs speech-language, cognitive, or dysphagia treatments on a one-to-one or group basis. Access to Medication Room is required to perform the assigned job function. Completes required documentation and provides appropriate patient and/or family teaching.

Will also participate in staff management, cost management, and professional practice activities. This position is responsible for maintaining certification and/or licensure, achieving all continuing education requirements, demonstrating excellent customer service and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department.

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Speech Pathology Program.

Licensure: Current license in State of Ohio to practice speech pathology. Maintain CEUs for licensure renewal.

Certification:

• Current BLS certification
• Certificate of clinical competence awarded by ASHA

Experience: Prefer a minimum of one-year experience.

Skills/Other:

• Demonstrates knowledge base and skill in providing age specific care.
• Possesses team-focused attributes.
• Works scheduled hours as assigned.