Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time
About The Position
Summa Rehab Hospital in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist to provide patient-centered care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The hospital specializes in intensive rehabilitation for stroke recovery, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions. The Speech Language Pathologist works as part of a multidisciplinary team and integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and related disorders. Candidates must have a graduate degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program, a current state license, and current CPR/BLS certification. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, Clinical Fellowship Year status, or equivalent is preferred, as is two years of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting. The hospital describes its benefits and employee programs as including medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement matching; insurance and disability coverage; wellness and work-life programs; earned time off; and professional growth and bonus opportunities.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program.
- Current, valid state Speech Language Pathology license.
- Current CPR certification; current BLS certification from an approved provider is required.
- Demonstrated competency in providing care according to established standards.
- Understanding of treatment costs and financial support in relation to quality and efficiency.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, Clinical Fellowship Year status, or equivalent.
- Two years of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders.
- Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
- Provide care according to established standards and age-specific guidelines for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
- Collaborate professionally with others and contribute to team care.
Benefits
- PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Competitive compensation.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
- Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
- Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
- Therapy Preceptor bonus program.
- Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.
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Job Type
Part-time
