SLP Acute Care Hospital

Speech Language Pathologist

Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Diagnoses and treats speech language voice and swallowing disorders helping patients improve their communication abilities and quality of life through various techniques and interventions.

Essential Functions:

Administers therapeutic treatment to patients with developmental delay or functional deficits to provide optimal development function and independence. Utilizes developmental activities and other treatment techniques to meet each patients specific needs and achieve therapy goals. Observes and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Communicates patients status and collaborates with physicians third-party payors and relevant healthcare providers. Conducts Speech Language Pathology educational programs and provides instruction for hospital staff students and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs and supervises Clinical Fellows and licensed speech aides. Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload including scheduling entering daily charges and submitting timely documentation. Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding. Evaluates patients with varied diagnoses to determine developmental and functional status using standardized measures or clinical observations. Identifies patients strengths and deficits establishes goals and develops an individualized treatment plan incorporating patient and family needs.

Education Requirement:

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid Ohio License in Speech Pathology required.

Certifications:

Certification in Speech Pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association or eligible for supervision by a certified speech-language pathologist during a fellowship experience required.

CPR certification must be received no later than 60 days post hire or 60 days post -expiration required.

Skills: (not specified)

Experience:

Previous pediatric experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Flexing/extending of neck Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Loud Noises Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Standing Walking

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills Hand use: grasping gripping turning Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Seeing Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet