Speech Pathologist NE - Outpatient Pediatrics

Cleveland Clinic

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About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. A Speech Pathologist diagnoses and treats conditions that affect one’s ability to communicate and swallow. As experts in communication, these specialists assess, diagnose, treat and prevent speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders from birth through old age. Speech Pathologists can help patients improve their speech, open new communication possibilities, and improve their ability to comprehend others, express oneself, communicate more effectively in social settings, and swallow safely. A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

Requirements

• Masters, Doctorate or SLP-D Degree from an accredited School of Speech-Language Pathology.
• Registered in the State of Florida.
• Current Speech-Language Pathology License (SP) from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology in the state of Florida OR license eligible.
• Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American-Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Externship experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and apply a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with functional limitations, impairments and disorders.
• Provide, interpret, plan and supervise patient evaluations and treatments in accordance with the physician referral, ensuring the care, safety and wellbeing of the patient.
• Continually review the plan of care and make revisions as needed.
• Prepare progress reports on all treatments in conjunction with departmental policies and procedures and report to the physician as needed.
• Instruct and counsel medical staff and family members to assist the patient in treatment techniques.
• Perform voice evaluations, treatment of various voice disorders and bedside swallow evaluations.
• Demonstrate competency with the MBSs for adults and pediatrics.
• Follow Code Blue and all protocols as per Clinic policy.
• Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by the Joint Commission.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment in a tobacco free and drug free environment.
• Influenza prevention program compliance including annual vaccination or approved exemption.
• Support for caregivers to create the best outcomes for patients.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree