Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient - St. Rita's Medical Center - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH • Bath Township, OH

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About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of people through exceptional patient care. Its culture emphasizes compassion, collaboration, excellence, respect, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.

The Speech Language Pathologist at St. Rita's Medical Center diagnoses and treats speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. The position conducts thorough evaluations, develops individualized treatment plans, and uses therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills. The role also includes educating patients, families, and caregivers and collaborating with other healthcare team members.

This is a PRN position. Responsibilities and working conditions may include other job-related duties assigned by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals at all levels.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred at hire; required within one year.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire.
• Experience in an equivalent setting preferred; years of experience are not specified.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans using 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, memory, and cognition.
• Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home.
• Adjust treatment goals and plans as needed, collaborate with healthcare team members, and participate in patient care conferences.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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