Clinical Speech Pathologist - Home Care - South East Cuyahoga and Geauga County

                    

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Job Title

Clinical Speech Pathologist - Home Care - South East Cuyahoga and Geauga County

                        

Location

Independence

                    

Facility

CC Business Operations Ctr

                     

Department

HC Rehab Team West-Center for Connected Care

                      

Job Code

T2501H

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Clinical Speech Pathologist Home Care

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.     

The Clinical Speech Pathologist evaluates and treats patients, supervises work performed by staff and contributes to the management of daily operations. This role provides autonomy and opportunities to grow as a clinician. This is a home care role that involves travel to patients' homes in the community to provide care to them at their homes. 

 

A caregiver in this position works 20 hrs/week, Monday - Friday plus weekend and holiday rotation. This is a health benefit eligible position!

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient’s condition and establishes goal and plan of care which are appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires. 

• Perform therapy interventions using standard speech therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient's age and condition. 

• Evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients. 

• Select assistive speech devices to improve patient’s communication. 

• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions. 

• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of assigned patients.   

• Participate as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team when necessary. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology. 

• Speech-Language Pathology licensure (SP) in the State of Ohio. 

• Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 

• Valid Ohio Driver’s license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter. 

• Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage, upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter. 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• One year of experience as a Clinical Speech Language Pathologist. 

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