Speech Language Pathologist - CASUAL
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates, plans, and provides speech, language, cognitive, voice, and dysphagia services for patients across the lifespan in inpatient and outpatient settings. The SLP develops individualized treatment plans, provides education to patients and caregivers, and works with interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal patient outcomes. The role includes frequent physical activity and computer-based documentation. Services are provided in environments with minimal to moderate noise and may involve patients with acute or chronic medical conditions, infectious diseases, and a range of physical and cognitive needs. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate dignity and respect, ownership, adaptability, collaboration, accountability, and conduct aligned with OMC’s mission and values.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology or Communicative Disorders.
- Appropriate certifications and licensures.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in the Speech Language Therapy field.
- Knowledge of speech-language pathology evaluation and treatment techniques across the lifespan.
- Strong communication, organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to educate, motivate, and build rapport with patients and caregivers.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer systems.
- Professionalism, flexibility, sound judgment, confidentiality, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, transferring, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently, with or without assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to perform video swallow studies.
Responsibilities
- Perform speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing evaluations and treatments according to established standards of care.
- Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on patient progress and goals.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation staff, patients, and caregivers to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, home programs, and safety recommendations.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation, billing, and communication in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Maintain equipment, infection prevention standards, required licensure, and continuing education requirements.
- Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement activities, and program development initiatives.
- Promote a professional, collaborative, and patient-centered environment consistent with OMC values.
