Speech Language Pathologist- Athens Pediatric Therapy

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Athens, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves diagnosing and treating speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders to help patients improve communication abilities and quality of life through various techniques and interventions. The role requires evaluating patients with diverse diagnoses to determine developmental and functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Key responsibilities include identifying patient strengths and deficits, establishing goals, and developing individualized treatment plans that incorporate patient and family needs. The Speech Language Pathologist will administer therapeutic treatment, utilize developmental activities, and modify treatment plans as necessary. The role also involves educating patients and families on treatment goals and home activities, ensuring ongoing compliance and understanding. Administrative duties include scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation. Communication and collaboration with physicians, third-party payors, and relevant healthcare providers are essential. Additionally, the position involves conducting Speech Language Pathology educational programs for hospital staff, students, and the community, and supervising students from accredited programs, Clinical Fellows, and licensed speech aides. The role is based at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which emphasizes a collaborative culture and a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Valid Ohio License in Speech Pathology
Certification in Speech Pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association, or eligible for supervision by a certified speech-language pathologist during a fellowship experience
CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration

Nice To Haves

Previous pediatric experience

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental and functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations.
Identifies patient’s strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan incorporating patient and family needs.
Administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development, function, and independence.
Utilizes developmental activities and other treatment techniques to meet each patient’s specific needs and achieve therapy goals.
Observes and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations.
Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation.
Communicates patient’s status and collaborates with physicians, third-party payors, and relevant healthcare providers.
Conducts Speech Language Pathology educational programs and provides instruction for hospital staff, students, and community.
Delegates to students from accredited programs and supervises Clinical Fellows and licensed speech aides.