Speech Therapist - Physical Therapy - Willard Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

This is primarily an outpatient Position, with 1 day of school coverage, and some inpatient as well.

Patient population includes outpatient pediatrics, school based pediatrics, outpatient and inpatients adults,  Modified Barium Swallows - training provided.

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Job Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist will diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. They conduct thorough evaluations, design treatment plans, and utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Assess physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools.
• Administer prescribed speech language pathology treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
• Design rehabilitative programs addressing verbal and written language, voice articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, as well as memory and cognition.
• Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home.
• Adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, collaborating with healthcare team members and participating in patient care conferences.

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. 

Required Licensing & Certifications:

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, required within one year) 

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH) 

Experience:

years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)  

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of 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 patient condition, capabilities and progress.   
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.   
• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.    
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills. 

Training:

None

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Speech Therapy - Willard

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender i