Speech Language Pathologist- Speech Pathology Dublin

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Dublin, OH

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About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders to help patients improve communication abilities and quality of life. The position evaluates patients with varied diagnoses, identifies their strengths and deficits, establishes goals, and develops individualized treatment plans based on patient and family needs. It provides therapeutic interventions, monitors progress, and adapts treatment as appropriate. The role also educates patients and families, maintains clinical and administrative documentation, collaborates with healthcare providers, and contributes to education and supervision activities.

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 eligibility for supervision by a certified speech-language pathologist during a fellowship experience.
• CPR certification no later than 60 days after hire or after expiration.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental and functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations.
• Identify patient strengths and deficits, establish goals, and develop individualized treatment plans incorporating patient and family needs.
• Administer therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delays or functional deficits to support optimal development, function, and independence.
• Use developmental activities and other treatment techniques to meet individual needs and achieve therapy goals; observe and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families about treatment goals and therapy plans, instruct them on therapeutic activities to complete at home, and evaluate ongoing compliance and understanding.
• Document in compliance with hospital and accrediting association requirements.
• Manage individual caseload administration, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation.
• Communicate patient status and collaborate with physicians, third-party payors, and relevant healthcare providers.
• Conduct Speech Language Pathology educational programs and provide instruction to hospital staff, students, and the community.
• Delegate to students from accredited programs and supervise Clinical Fellows and licensed speech aides.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time