Speech Language Pathologist - Speech Therapy - Fairfield Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Fairfield, OH

10d • Onsite

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 includes conducting thorough evaluations, designing treatment plans, and using therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills. The position is in Speech Therapy at Fairfield Hospital and is listed as PRN on the day shift.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required within one year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days for BSMH or at hire for RSFH.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines 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.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire.
• Experience in an equivalent setting 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.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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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