Pediatric Speech Therapist - Mercy Health Willard Rehab
Pediatric Speech Therapist - Mercy Health Willard Rehab
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Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)This position is primarily in a pediatric outpatient setting however there is a very small caseload of inpatient as well. The position will also work 1 day per week at a local school.
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.
Speech Language Pathologist Mercy Health Willard Rehab Building
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
MercyHealth 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:
Physical Therapy - WillardIt 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 identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . 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 .
Employment Type
Full-Time
