Speech Language Pathologist Physical Therapy (Inpatient) St. Rita's Medical Center

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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 works to prevent assess diagnose and treat speech language social communication cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. They perform patient evaluations and re-evaluations regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills speech fluency vocal and oral motor competence articulation and auditory skills. The Speech Language Pathologist establishes patient treatment plans based upon the referral from the physician/referral source.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews physician referral patients condition and medical history to determine speech and language therapy treatment needs.

• Performs and documents patient evaluation re-evaluation and develops treatment and discharge plans based on patient history signs and symptoms and evaluative tests/tools.
• Plans and administers medically prescribed speech language pathology treatments to patients.
• Plans rehabilitative treatment programs based upon physician prescription and evaluation data to treat disorders of verbal written language voice articulation fluency interactive communication mastication deglutition auditory and/or visual processing and memory and cognition / communication.
• Instructs and/or trains patient and family/caregiver in treatment procedures to continue at home.
• Modifies treatment goals and plan of care as appropriate. Communicates with other health team members. Involved with patient care conferences as appropriate.
• Instructs motivates and assists patient and family to perform various speech activities.
• Responsible for overall management of patient cases including communication and coordination of care with treatment team.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.
• Orients instructs and directs the work activities of Clinical Fellowship Year aides students and volunteers set forth in policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in scheduled meetings and in-services. Attends and provides in-services to department staff to share specialization of knowledge and continuing education.

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)

Work Experience

• 2 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.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

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 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 .