Speech Language Pathologist

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To competently interpret the patients’ history and baseline level of function and then to complete an assessment appropriate to the patients areas of deficits. Based on problems identified, the speech language pathologist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and communication with physicians and other medical staff.

This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Acts as a clinical instructor for students and actively participates in department functions.

Direct Patient Care 90-100%

Evaluates and treats patients:

After provider referral, evaluates patient communication, cognitive, functional status and/or swallowing, then develops, and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques and initiates patient treatment.

Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate.

Performs and interprets instrumental exams and hearing screens as needed.

Therapist is responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department.

Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team:

Instructs patient and caregiver/family.

Recommends diets/instrumentals required for discharge.

Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members.

Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan.

Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.

Indirect Patient Care 1-10%

Supervises patient assignments and duties of the rehabilitation tech, as applicable.

Involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings.

Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management.

Takes active role in orienting new staff members.

Serves as clinical instructor for affiliating SLP students and/or CFY placements.

Serves as an advocate for the discipline on the multidisciplinary team.

Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.

The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed by associates in this job. The associate is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.

Master's Degree:
Speech Pathology LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio

MS/MA in Speech Pathology. Licensed in the State of Ohio. Certificate of Clinical Competence. CPR certification that is recognized by the American Heart Association.

Basic computer skills.

Clinical experience preferred. Entry-level new graduate and CFY candidates will be considered.

Day

24

Rehabilitation - Inpatient

Ohio Health is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Ohio Health does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment