Speech Language Pathologist I Option 3-Inpatient Therapy

Kettering Health • Kettering, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist I Option 3 evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. The position collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and educates patients and families to support recovery and maximize functional abilities. Other duties may be assigned. Responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

This position is listed for Kettering Health Main Campus in Kettering, as PRN, with day hours. The posting includes competencies for inpatient acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy positions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Completion of supervised clinical practicum as required for licensure.
• Current Ohio license as a Speech-Language Pathologist, or eligibility and ability to obtain it before starting, issued by the Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA, or eligibility to obtain it within the required post-hire timeframe per state regulations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain it within the orientation period and before providing patient care.
• Knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to document clinical findings and treatment in electronic health records (EHR).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to educate and motivate patients and families.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• For inpatient acute care positions: demonstrate patient identification at Point of Entry and Point of Care according to policy; knowledge of Rehab Med Acute Care; and consistent hand hygiene practices.
• For inpatient rehabilitation positions: demonstrate proper KHN restraint skills; patient identification at Point of Entry and Point of Care according to policy; knowledge of Rehab Med Ranchos Levels and Interventions; and consistent hand hygiene practices.
• For outpatient therapy positions: demonstrate patient identification at Point of Entry and Point of Care according to policy; appropriately assess pain levels; and demonstrate understanding of motor learning strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in speech-language pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and maximize functional abilities.
• Carry out job responsibilities in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level