Speech-Language Pathologist- ECMH

**This is a part time role 20hrs/week. Monday/Tuesday**

At Nationwide Childrens Hospital we are passionate about integrating physical and behavioral health to champion the holistic wellbeing of children. With 1 in 7 children ages 05 experiencing behavioral health challenges that can affect development and school participation Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) programs are essential to best outcomes. Through our innovative ECMH programs we ensure families in Central Ohio have access to a full continuum of services that support healthy development prevent mental health concerns and treat disorders so young children can thrive. Training and ongoing competency development are provided and funded by the organization.

• 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.
• 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.
• Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans instructs on therapeutic activities to follow at home and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
• 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.
• 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.

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.

Valid Ohio License in Speech Pathology required.

• 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 no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration required.

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Previous pediatric experience preferred.

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FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Hand use: grasping gripping turning Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Squat/kneel

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

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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