Speech Therapist - Willard Hospital

Mercy Health • Willard, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist at Willard Hospital diagnoses and treats speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. The role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations, developing individualized treatment and discharge plans, and using therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills. The therapist also educates patients, families, and caregivers, modifies care plans as needed, and collaborates with other healthcare team members.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist is required.
• CCC-SLP certification is required within one year of hire.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
• Demonstrate appropriate use 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 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.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• CCC-SLP certification preferred at hire.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred upon hire.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed