Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN - Acute Care - Clermont Hospital

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Mercy Health Clermont 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 :

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.

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

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 recruitment@mercy.com . 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 recruitment@mercy.com