Speech Language Pathologist - Speech Therapy - Fairfield Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health • 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 includes conducting thorough evaluations, designing treatment plans, and using therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills.

The Speech Language Pathologist assesses referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories; evaluates patients and develops treatment and discharge plans; administers individualized treatments; and creates rehabilitative programs addressing language, voice, articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, memory, and cognition. The position also involves educating patients, families, and caregivers, adjusting plans and goals as needed, collaborating with healthcare team members, and participating in patient care conferences. This is a PRN position in Speech Therapy at Fairfield Hospital, with a day shift.

Requirements

• State licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of current practice.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines in 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.
• Demonstrated 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; no number of years is specified.

Responsibilities

• Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct comprehensive 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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