Speech Language Pathologist - Speech Therapy - Fairfield Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH • Fairfield, OH

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About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. The role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and using therapeutic techniques to improve communication skills.

The Speech Language Pathologist assesses referrals and patient histories, evaluates patients, delivers prescribed treatments, and develops rehabilitative programs addressing communication, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, memory, and cognition. The role also includes educating patients and caregivers, adjusting treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare team members. Other related duties may be assigned by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

A current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist is required. CCC-SLP certification is preferred at hire and required within one year. BLS certification is preferred upon hire, with timing requirements that vary by organization. Equivalent-setting experience is preferred. The position serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and requires computer, analytical, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist is required.
• CCC-SLP certification is required within one year.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
• Demonstrated ability to apply 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.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• CCC-SLP certification at hire.
• Experience in an equivalent setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct patient 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 continued use at home.
• Adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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