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

Mercy Health • Lima, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

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 role includes conducting thorough evaluations, developing treatment plans, and using therapeutic techniques to improve patients’ communication skills.

The position evaluates patients referred by physicians, develops and administers individualized therapy, and creates treatment and discharge plans using clinical assessments and diagnostic tools. It also includes educating patients, families, and caregivers about therapeutic procedures for continued care at home, adjusting goals as needed, and collaborating with healthcare team members, including through patient care conferences.

Requirements

• Active license as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of current practice.
• 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 abilities 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.
• Critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred at hire and required within one year.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire; required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
• Experience in an equivalent setting is preferred.

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 based on 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 necessary, collaborate with healthcare team members, and participate in patient care conferences.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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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