Speech Pathologist Adult PRN

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist organizes and conducts the Speech-Language Pathology plan of care to facilitate the habilitation or rehabilitation of individuals with speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, psychosocial, and swallowing disabilities. This role involves directing patient participation in selected activities aimed at establishing, enhancing, and restoring these abilities. The Speech-Language Pathologist performs evaluations, develops effective treatment plans tailored to each patient’s rehabilitation needs within the care continuum, and initiates and participates in the discharge planning process. Additionally, the position requires educating patients, families, and caregivers on relevant health information, treatment, and prevention strategies. Other departmental activities include documentation, billing, and supporting department operations. The Speech-Language Pathologist must comply with all policies and standards, maintain the confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI), and complete annual training as required.

Requirements

• MA or MS Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited graduate program.
• Licensed by the State of Ohio, Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Evaluation and treatment skills necessary for providing Speech-Language Pathology services appropriate to the developmental/chronological age of patients.

Nice To Haves

• Professional initiative and objectivity.
• Good time management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts the Speech-Language Pathology plan of care.
• Directs patient participation in activities to enhance speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, psychosocial, and swallowing abilities.
• Performs evaluations and develops treatment plans based on rehabilitation needs.
• Initiates and participates in the discharge planning process.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on health information and treatment.
• Performs documentation, billing, and supports department operations.
• Complies with all policies and standards regarding patient care and PHI.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree