Speech Language Pathologist - Amherst Outpatient Rehabilitation & Therapy

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Speech Language Pathologist - Lorain Hospital

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours

• Shift Times - Rotating

• Weekends & Holidays - As Needed

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Speech Language Pathologist works to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. They perform patient evaluations, and re-evaluations, regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, and auditory skills. The Speech Language Pathologist establishes patient treatment plans based upon the referral from the physician/referral source.

Essential Job Functions

• _?_ Reviews physician referral,patient'scondition, and medical history todeterminespeech and language therapy treatment needs.

• Performs and documents patient evaluation, re-evaluation and develops treatment and discharge plans based on patient history, signs and symptoms and evaluative tests/tools.

• Plans and administers medically prescribed speech language pathology treatments to patients.

• Plans rehabilitative treatment programs based upon physician prescription and evaluation data to treat disorders of verbal written language, voice articulation, fluency interactivecommunication, mastication, deglutition, auditory and/or visual processing and memory and cognition / communication.

• Instructs and/or trainspatientand family/caregiver in treatment procedures to continue at home.

• Modifies treatment goals and plan of care asappropriate. Communicates with other health team members. Involved with patient care conferences asappropriate.

• Instructs, motivates, andassistspatientand family to perform various speech activities.

• Responsible for overall management of patient cases including communication and coordination of care with treatment team.

• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.

• Orients,instructsand directs the work activities of Clinical Fellowship Year, aides,studentsand volunteersset forth inpolicies and procedures.

• Attends andparticipatesin scheduled meetings and in-services. Attends and provides in-services to department staff to share specialization of knowledge and continuing education.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of current practice (required)

• Certificate of Clinical Competence Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) (preferred at hire,requiredwithin one year)

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire,requiredwithin30 daysfor BSMH)

Work Experience

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Patient Population

?_?X????Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

????X?????Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.?

???X??????Neonates (0-4 weeks)

??X???????Infant (1-12 months)

??X???????Pediatrics (1-12 years)

???X??????Adolescents (13-17 years)

???X??????Adults (18-64 years)

???X??????Geriatrics (65 years and older)

?????????Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

???X??????Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

???X????Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

???X??????General office environment.

???X??????May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

??X???????May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

??X??????May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

????X?????May be required to use physical restraints.

??X???????May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*?

???X??????May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

???X??????May have periods of constant interruptions.

???X??????Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

???X??????Prolonged periods of working alone.

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* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Skills

• Demonstratesappropriate applicationof age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.

• Analytical abilities to evaluate patientcondition,capabilitiesand progress.?

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians,patientsand families.?

• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, thepublicand other health care professionals.? ??

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

• Effective organizational and time management skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.

• Ability tomaintainquality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability tomaintainproper levels of confidentiality of all work related and sensitive information.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with people of various cultural and educational backgrounds.

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]