Speech Therapist - PRN - Acute Care - Clermont Hospital

Mercy Health Partners; Batavia (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Speech Language Pathologist, where your expertise will help diagnose and treat a range of communication disorders. In this rewarding role, you'll conduct thorough evaluations, design customized treatment plans, and implement therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills for patients of all ages. This innovative firm offers a supportive environment that values your contributions and provides opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of practice required.
• Preferred experience in an equivalent setting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Conduct evaluations and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic procedures.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Patient Evaluation

Therapeutic Techniques

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Computer Skills

Education

Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

BLS Basic Life Support 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.

Mercy HealthClermont Hospital

PRN Speech Language Pathologist

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:

1. Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.

2. Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools.

3. Administer prescribed speech language pathology treatments tailored to individual patient needs.

4. Design rehabilitative programs addressing verbal and written language, voice articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, as well as memory and cognition.

5. Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home.

6. 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:

1. Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

2. Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.

3. Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.

4. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.

5. Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.

6. Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

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].