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Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient

Location

Mayfield Hts

Facility

Hillcrest Hospital

Department

Speech Therapy-Hillcrest Hospital

Job Code

D2321M

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm/10:00am-6:30am

Job Summary

Evaluates and treats patients with injuries or diseases which result in loss or impairment of speech, language, voice, cognitive and/or swallowing function.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition and establishes goals and plan of care.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard speech therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Completes documentation to comply with department, hospital, and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Master's level degree required.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology Program.

Certifications:

• Current Ohio Licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Must hold or have applied for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology from American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Experience in clinical area preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform tasks needed for patient care and administrative tasks.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

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