Clinical Speech Pathologist - Home Care - South Region of Akron and Canton
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic Home Care to provide patient-centered rehabilitation services in patients’ homes throughout the Hinckley, Stowe, Streetsboro, Alliance, and Canton communities. The Clinical Speech Pathologist works independently and collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and rehabilitation professionals to evaluate, treat, and support patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. The role involves building relationships with patients and caregivers and delivering individualized care to help patients improve quality of life, maximize independence, and achieve recovery goals at home. This is a PRN role, with work as needed between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The posted shift is days, with a listed schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
- Speech-Language Pathology licensure (SP) in the State of Ohio.
- Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license upon hire; thereafter, compliance with policy 8-175.
- Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage upon hire; thereafter, compliance with policy 8-175.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to perform tests.
- Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a Clinical Speech Language Pathologist.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
- Establish goals and plans of care appropriate to identified problems, involving patients and families according to their capabilities and desires.
- Provide therapy interventions using standard speech therapy techniques and skills appropriate to the patient’s age and condition.
- Evaluate patients’ communication and swallowing function.
- Select assistive speech devices to improve patients’ communication.
- Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files regarding patient condition and the effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
- Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessments of assigned patients.
- Participate as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team when necessary.
