Speech Language Pathologist – Speech Therapy – Lorain Hospital
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Lorain, OH, United States
Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Lorain Hospital. 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, applying therapeutic techniques with 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.
Employer
Mercy Health
Essential Functions
Reviews physician referral, patient’s 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.
Licensing & Certification
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)
Work Experience
2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
Patient Population
Shows knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across lifespan and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status to meet age-specific needs.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Not applicable to this position
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 10% travel.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
May be required to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
Safety & Infection Control
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and follow infection control policies.
Skills
Applies age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management
Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families
Ability to work with all levels of patients, the public, and other health care professionals
Critical thinking, organizational and time management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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. 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 you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com
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Speech Language Pathologist – Lorain Hospital. 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, applying therapeutic techniques with 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.
Employer
Mercy Health
Essential Functions
Reviews physician referral, patient’s 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.
Licensing & Certification
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)
Work Experience
2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
Patient Population
Shows knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across lifespan and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status to meet age-specific needs.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Not applicable to this position
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 10% travel.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
May be required to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
Safety & Infection Control
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and follow infection control policies.
Skills
Applies age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management
Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families
Ability to work with all levels of patients, the public, and other health care professionals
Critical thinking, organizational and time management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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. 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 you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com
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